Q + A Vitamin C Brightening Facial Serum Versus Soap & Glory Glow With It 10% Vitamin C Serum
Updated on January 08, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Q + A Vitamin C Brightening Facial Serum 16 ingredients
Soap & Glory Glow With It 10% Vitamin C Serum 23 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Q + A Vitamin C Brightening Facial Serum 16 ingredients
Soap & Glory Glow With It 10% Vitamin C Serum 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Tetrasodium EDTA
Limonene
Perfuming
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantTris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingParfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Polysorbate 20, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Alcohol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Limonene, Dipropylene Glycol, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Parfum, Linalool, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Hydroxide, CI 14700, CI 15985, CI 19140
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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Q + A Vitamin C Brightening Facial Serum 16 ingredients
Soap & Glory Glow With It 10% Vitamin C Serum 23 ingredients
