Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum versus Skintific 10% Vitamin C Brightening Glow Serum .
Last updated on August 01, 2023. Published on November 02, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
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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Ingredient Info
Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum 43 ingredients
Skintific 10% Vitamin C Brightening Glow Serum 44 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum 43 ingredients
Skintific 10% Vitamin C Brightening Glow Serum 44 ingredients
Water • Niacinamide • Butylene Glycol • Propylene Glycol • Peg-7 • Centella Asiatica Extract • Gentiana Scabra Root Extract • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Yeast Extract • Crocus Sativus Flower Extract • Alpha-Arbutin • Ceramide NP • Avena Sativa Kernel Oil • Sphingolipids • Ceramide As • Ceramide AP • Ceramide Ns • Ceramide Ng • 1,2-Hexanediol • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane • Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Allantoin • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Acrylates Copolymer • Pentylene Glycol • Isohexadecane • Tranexamic Acid • Fructose • Aminomethyl Propanol • Propanediol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Disodium EDTA • Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate • Phosphatidylcholine • Phytosterols • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Hydroxyacetophenone • Parfum • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Soy Amino Acids • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • Ethylhexylglycerin
Water • Ascorbic Acid • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Tranexamic Acid • Betaine • Peg/Ppg-17/6 Copolymer • 1,2-Hexanediol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Tocopherol • Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Aminomethyl Propanol • Algin • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Ergothioneine • Ferulic Acid • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract • Nonapeptide-1 • Hexapeptide-2 • Hexapeptide-9 • Oligopeptide-1 • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Ceramide AP • Ceramide As • Ceramide Ns • Ceramide EOP • Ceramide NP • Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Cholesterol • Allantoin • Ppg-26-Buteth-26 • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Pvm/Ma Copolymer • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Polysorbate 20 • Ethylhexylglycerin
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSkintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Skintific 10% Vitamin C Brightening Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Skintific 10% Vitamin C Brightening Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPSkintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
Skintific 10% Vitamin C Brightening Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.
Ceramide AS is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Skintific 10% Vitamin C Brightening Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.
Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.
They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide NP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide APSkintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
Skintific 10% Vitamin C Brightening Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.
Ceramide NS is a type of Ceramide. Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramide NG,Ceramide NS,1,3-Hexadecanediol, 2-Hexadecanamide,Palmitoyl-C16-Dihydrosphingosine,1-Stearoyl-C18-Sphingosine
Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
Skintific 10% Vitamin C Brightening Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
Skintific 10% Vitamin C Brightening Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane belongs to the siloxanes and silicones classes. It is synthetically created and has a waxy composition.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane is a humectant and emollient, meaning it helps hydrate the skin. Humectants draw moisture to your skin, while emollients prevent moisture from escaping.
Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
Skintific 10% Vitamin C Brightening Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinSkintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
Skintific 10% Vitamin C Brightening Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 38.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.
The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.
As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinSkintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
Skintific 10% Vitamin C Brightening Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolSkintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.
Skintific 10% Vitamin C Brightening Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
Tranexamic Acid is best used for treating hyperpigmentation, discoloration, and melasma. It can also help build a stronger skin barrier.
Once applied, Tranexamic Acid starts decreasing inflammation from UV exposure. Tranexamic Acid also prevents our skin cells from meeting the pigment production cells.
Fun fact: Tranexamic Acid is also a medication used to reduce heavy bleeding.
This acid is derived from lysine, an amino acid.
Learn more about Tranexamic AcidSkintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
Skintific 10% Vitamin C Brightening Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
Aminomethyl Propanol is used to adjust the pH of products. It is also used as a base to create other organic compounds. Having a balanced pH is important for protecting your skin.
Aminomethyl propanol is safe to use in cosmetics up to 1%. It is soluble in water.
Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
Skintific 10% Vitamin C Brightening Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSkintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.
Skintific 10% Vitamin C Brightening Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.
Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping stabilize free-radicals, antioxidants may help in anti-aging.
Hydroxyacetophenone boosts the efficiency of other preservatives.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenoneSkintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.
Skintific 10% Vitamin C Brightening Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 43.
Skintific 10% Vitamin C Brightening Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 44.
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Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum 43 ingredients
JohnnyLeeZongHeng_352
The product initially improved my skin texture and did not cause irritation. However, after two days of use, I began experiencing increased acne,...
The product initially improved my skin texture and did not cause irritation. However, after two days of use, I began experiencing increased acne, despite the glowing effect it provided. It appears that the 10% niacinamide concentration is too strong for my skin, as I have previously had positive results with 5% niacinamide. Additionally, the product's higher price point is not justified by the quantity offered (20ml) and the quality of the pump, which feels inexpensive and lacks precision in dispensing the product. This product made me realise im taking Ruruberry for granted lol
Ericj89
Texture: Lightweight serum
Scent: Strong scent due to contain perfume
Performance: Feeling neutral about this product.
Pros: None
Cons: Contain...
Texture: Lightweight serum
Scent: Strong scent due to contain perfume
Performance: Feeling neutral about this product.
Pros: None
Cons: Contain PEG, perfume
WRP/WNRP: WNRP (There are plenty of Niacinamide serums in the market better than this)
Skintific 10% Vitamin C Brightening Glow Serum 44 ingredients
Ericj89
Texture: Very watery, absorb easily. No tacky or oily feeling after apply. Suitable for hot and humid weather.
Performance: Skin brighten/acne...
Texture: Very watery, absorb easily. No tacky or oily feeling after apply. Suitable for hot and humid weather.
Performance: Skin brighten/acne scar lighten if consistently used.
Pros: Stabilized Vit C (as advertised)
Cons: Contain PEG
WRP/WNRP: WRP
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