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Prequel Lucent-C Brightening Vitamin C Serum Versus Niod Ethylated L-Ascorbic Acid 30% Network (Elan)

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American Brand United States
Canadian Brand Canada

Updated on December 13, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, reducing pores and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Benefits

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Explained

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Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. 

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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When to use

236 Routines
92% use in am
8% use in pm
90% use every day
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44% use in am
56% use in pm
67% use every day

Reviews

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Prequel Lucent-C Brightening Vitamin C Serum 14 ingredients

3.4 /5
from 9 ratings
Great Value (6) Absorbs Well (5) Strong Scent (5)
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Brooke Fowler

6 months ago
Review

When I first got into skincare years ago, I tried the extremely expensive ce ferulic everyone knows and, though I loved it and it made a big difference in my skin, I couldn’t justify the price for what ended up being half a bottle before it oxidized. All other vitamin c just irritated my skin so I gave up on it. I had a reoccurrence of my acne recently and remembered that this product had been a Show more

#great value
#light
#absorbs well
#strong scent
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Claire L.

6 months ago
Review

I really like this Vitamin C serum and have noticed an improvement in some of my dark spots. The serum is packaged in opaque glass to protect it from UV. I don't like the pump very much as the formula is very liquid and it shoots out fast - something to be aware of. It also has to go on first (before other serums) as things can pill on top of it. However, for the price and effectiveness, I'm Show more

#great value
#absorbs well
#light scent

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