reviv serums Reviv-C 36% Vitamin C Serum Versus Theramid C-Tetra E.F.
Updated on August 07, 2024
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 Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
reviv serums Reviv-C 36% Vitamin C Serum 27 ingredients
Theramid C-Tetra E.F. 21 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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reviv serums Reviv-C 36% Vitamin C Serum 27 ingredients
Theramid C-Tetra E.F. 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientPhloretin
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Glutathione
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Astaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Tocotrienols
Skin ConditioningThioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lycopene
Antioxidant
Xanthophylls
Skin ConditioningBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningSuperoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Phloretin, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ferulic Acid, Glutathione, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol, Glycerin, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Astaxanthin, Tocotrienols, Thioctic Acid, Tocopherol, Lycopene, Xanthophylls, Beta-Carotene, Superoxide Dismutase
Water
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Tricaprylin
Masking
Methylpropanediol
SolventGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate
Antioxidant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Lecithin
Emollient
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPullulan
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSilica
Abrasive
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Propanediol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Tricaprylin, Methylpropanediol, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate, Ferulic Acid, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Xanthan Gum, Silica, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ferulic Acid is a plant based antioxidant. By fighting free-radicals, ferulic acid can help reduce the formation of fine lines and hyperpigmentation.
When used with Vitamin C, Ferulic Acid has shown to prevent Vitamin C from breaking down. In other words, it acts as a stabilizer.
Ferulic Acid is sometimes used to preserve food. Foods containing Ferulic Acid include: oats, rice, eggplant, citrus.
In medicine, Ferulic Acid is being studied for helping with diabetes, Alzheimer's, and cardiovascular diseases.
Learn more about Ferulic AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinTocopheryl 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.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateIngredient Ratings
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Theramid C-Tetra E.F. 21 ingredients
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