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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SkinBetter Science Alto Defense Serum versus Cosmedix Pure C - Vitamin C Mixing Crystals .

Published on October 05, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin C

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Serum American Brand United States
Facial Treatment American Brand United States

Serum

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

Facial Treatment

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

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

Vitamin C
Vitamin E (2)
Ceramides (3)
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (7)
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (7)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterButylene GlycolPropanediolEthylhexyl OlivateCetearyl AlcoholChlorogenic AcidsHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateLauryl LactateDimethyl IsosorbideGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractAscorbyl TetraisopalmitateErgothioneineBenzylidene DimethoxydimethylindanoneArabidopsis Thaliana ExtractCarnosineCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractVitis Vinifera Seed ExtractTheobroma Cacao Seed ExtractCurcuma Longa Root ExtractOlea Europaea Fruit Extract Euterpe Oleracea Fruit ExtractTrifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2Buddleja Officinalis Flower ExtractCoffea Arabica Leaf Cell ExtractCrocus Sativus Leaf Cell Culture ExtractSuperoxide DismutaseUbiquinoneZingiber Officinale Root ExtractCeramide NPCeramide APCeramide EOPLinoleic AcidLinolenic AcidSea Whip ExtractBisabololTocopherolTocopheryl AcetateCholesterolPhytosphingosineJojoba EstersSodium PCAPentylene GlycolMethyl Gluceth-20GlycerinHelianthus Annuus Seed WaxAcacia Decurrens Flower WaxLecithinSodium Lauroyl LactylateDicetyl PhosphatePropanediol Dicaprylate/CapratePolyglycerin-3Ceteth-20 PhosphateDiisostearyl MalateXanthan GumSteareth-2Acacia Senegal GumCarbomerAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerDextranSodium HydroxideCitric AcidDisodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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45% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet
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0% have mixed ratings
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Reviews

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SkinBetter Science Alto Defense Serum 64 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 1 rating
Expensive (1) Irritating (1)
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AideeCantu

2 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Don’t like how it doesn’t spread easily on face

Used daily for three days and it made me itchy

Cut back to every other day and it made my...

Don’t like how it doesn’t spread easily on face

Used daily for three days and it made me itchy

Cut back to every other day and it made my cheeks red and warm; it ended up breaking my skin barrier

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