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Oskia Super C Smart-Nutrient Beauty Capsules Versus Medik8 C-Tetra Lipid Vitamin C Serum

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British Brand United Kingdom

Updated on July 05, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Emollient, Skin Conditioning

This oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.

Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.

It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.

This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.

Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.

Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.

Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Perfuming, Solvent

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

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Perfuming

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

Learn more about Linalool

When to use

2 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
50% use every day
113 Routines
88% use in am
12% use in pm
96% use every day
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Reviews

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Oskia Super C Smart-Nutrient Beauty Capsules 15 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Light (1) Light Scent (1) Works Well (1)
nasaye's avatar

nasaye

1 year ago
Review

Great vitamin C. The little capsules makes it very practical for travel. Smells like orange juice and has the consistency of a very light oil, lighter than Medik8 C Tetra

#light
#light scent
#works well
kmdoch's avatar

kmdoch

1 year ago
Review

As Vit C is water soluble, it breaks down when exposed to O2, due to this most Vit C products are constantly losing their potency with every use. These capsules ensure you’re not wasting your money. It is great for breakouts and texture!

Medik8 C-Tetra Lipid Vitamin C Serum 11 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Expensive (1) Light (1)
Yas2024's avatar

Yas2024

6 months ago
Review

Would recommend

#expensive
#light
#absorbs well
#works well