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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pura D'or 20% Vitamin C Serum versus TruSkin Vitamin C Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin E .

Last updated on December 11, 2023. Published on May 21, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Facial Treatment American Brand United States
Serum American Brand United States

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
Retinoid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (6)

Concerns

Drying
Irritating (3)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

Learn more about Glycerin

Pura D'or 20% Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

TruSkin Vitamin C Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin E contains this as ingredient number 8.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Dimethyl Sulfone is an organic compound that naturally contains sulfur. It is used as a solvent due to its stability. Solvents help mix and stabilize other ingredients.

Studies show taking Dimethyl Sulfone (also known as methylsulfonylmethane) orally may help reduce the depth of wrinkles. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns about this ingredient.

Pura D'or 20% Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

TruSkin Vitamin C Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin E contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.

Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.

Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, 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 bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.

It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.

Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.

Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.

Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Pura D'or 20% Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

TruSkin Vitamin C Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin E contains this as ingredient number 15.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

67% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
14% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
39% are loved or liked
22% have mixed ratings
22% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Pura D'or 20% Vitamin C Serum 21 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 review
Aries's Avatar'
May 18, 2023

Under-rated
Other than Obagi Vitamin C + Hydroquinone, this is the best Vitamin C I’ve used. I took a break from the Obagi about 6 months ago because of the hydroquinone. Since then I’ve used Naturium, Vichy, the Ordinary, and Purador....

Under-rated
Other than Obagi Vitamin C + Hydroquinone, this is the best Vitamin C I’ve used. I took a break from the Obagi about 6 months ago because of the hydroquinone. Since then I’ve used Naturium, Vichy, the Ordinary, and Purador. In a week, the Purador gave me a glow and brightened my skin. I can tell a huge difference. It’s my new go to when I’m not using Obagi!

TruSkin Vitamin C Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin E 18 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 reviews
agj221's Avatar'
Jun 11, 2023

Brightens

Brightens

ZarephLae's Avatar'
Dec 11, 2023

Best vitamin c serum, especially if you have oily, acne-prone skin. Most dermatologists and medical aestheticians would agree too.

Best vitamin c serum, especially if you have oily, acne-prone skin. Most dermatologists and medical aestheticians would agree too.

Great Value
Hydrating
Light
Absorbs Well
No Scent
Works Well

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