Sukin Brightening Serum Natural Activities Versus Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum
Updated on April 29, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 2 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, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Sukin Brightening Serum Natural Activities 26 ingredients
Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum 43 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Sukin Brightening Serum Natural Activities 26 ingredients
Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum 43 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Undecane
EmollientLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Squalane
Emollient
C13-15 Alkane
SolventBorago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Tridecane
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Heptyl Undecylenate
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Actinidia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Isoamyl Laurate, Undecane, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Squalane, C13-15 Alkane, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tridecane, Tocopherol, Heptyl Undecylenate, Bisabolol, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Actinidia Chinensis Seed Oil, Palmitic Acid, Limonene, Linalool
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water
Masking
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventBetaine
Humectant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningFicus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Water, Methyl Gluceth-20, Methylpropanediol, Betaine, Tranexamic Acid, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, C12-14 Pareth-12, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-Glucan, Ascorbic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Alpha-Arbutin, Tocopherol, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Bisabolol, Ubiquinone, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolBisabolol is famous for its skin soothing properties. It does this by blocking inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
This ingredient also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.
Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.
Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.
All these properties makes bisabolol a great skin barrier helper ingredient.
Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.
Note: Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.
Learn more about BisabololIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Sukin Brightening Serum Natural Activities 26 ingredients
Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum 43 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Sukin Brightening Serum Natural Activities 26 ingredients
Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum 43 ingredients
The best serum i've tried, FA safe which is good for acne-prone/combo/oily skin types. I saw that this serum will get rid off acne in just 3days and it was correct. It rlly got rid of my acne in just 3days(I only used it in my morning routine)
BREAK ME OUT!
I have sensitive and combination skin. I bought it, but it was really strong for me. I don't know why, but maybe because I have a sensitivity to vitamin C? Especially with this 63%, It's too strong for my skin, and I was really affected by it.
Please be careful when buying skincare products and always make sure to start with small amounts and do a patch test!
