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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Summer Fridays CC Me Vitamin C Serum versus Tula Skincare Brightening Treatment Drops Triple Vitamin C Serum .

Last updated on September 13, 2023. Published on April 02, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA and Vitamin C

Suited For

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

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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Serum

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

Serum

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

Price

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Buy CC Me Vitamin C Serum

Starts at $68.00
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Buy Brightening Treatment Drops Triple Vitamin C Serum

Starts at $56.00

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

AHA
Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (5)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C (3)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (3)
Skin Texture (4)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (4)
Scar Healing (4)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Summer Fridays CC Me Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Tula Skincare Brightening Treatment Drops Triple Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

You might know this ingredient as Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a more stable version of ascorbic acid.

Like other types of vitamin C, this ingredient has many benefits including reducing wrinkles, skin soothing, dark spot fading, and fighting against free radicals.

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid interferes with the process of skin darkening, helping to reduce hyperpigmentation. It also encourages the skin to produce more collagen.

Once applied, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is converted to Vitamin C deeper in the skin's layers. This process is slow but makes this ingredient more tolerable for skin.

The optimum pH range for this ingredient is 4 - 5.5

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Summer Fridays CC Me Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Tula Skincare Brightening Treatment Drops Triple Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stable form of Vitamin C. It is created by combining glucose from starch.

When applied to skin, Ascorbyl Glucoside turns into Ascorbic Acid.

Ascorbyl Glucoside is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may damage skin cells.

It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

Learn more about Ascorbyl Glucoside

Summer Fridays CC Me Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Tula Skincare Brightening Treatment Drops Triple Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Summer Fridays CC Me Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Tula Skincare Brightening Treatment Drops Triple Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.

5
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Summer Fridays CC Me Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

Tula Skincare Brightening Treatment Drops Triple Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.

6
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.

Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.

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Summer Fridays CC Me Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

Tula Skincare Brightening Treatment Drops Triple Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

30% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
35% have no rating yet
53% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
21% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Summer Fridays CC Me Vitamin C Serum 40 ingredients

4.0 /5
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Tula Skincare Brightening Treatment Drops Triple Vitamin C Serum 38 ingredients

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