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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sympli Beautiful Vitamin C Stem Cell Serum versus TONYMOLY Vital Vita 12 Synergy Serum .

Published on September 23, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Serum American Brand United States
Serum South Korean Brand South Korea

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.

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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
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (5)

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterPanthenolDimethiconeCyclopentasiloxaneNiacinamideGlycerinButylene GlycolCyclomethiconeHydrogenated PolydeceneC13-15 AlkaneSodium PolyacrylateCetyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearateHydroxyacetophenonePolysorbate 60DimethiconolBetaineCentella Asiatica ExtractPeg-75 Stearate2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Citrus Limon Fruit OilEthylhexylglycerinSqualanePortulaca Oleracea Extract1,2-HexanediolAdenosineCeteth-20Peg-7Melia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractSteareth-20Trideceth-6Xanthan GumMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractPeg-20 Glyceryl IsostearatePentylene GlycolCurcuma Longa Root ExtractDisodium EDTAChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractVitex Agnus Castus ExtractCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilSodium HyaluronateCananga Odorata Flower ExtractArctium Lappa Root ExtractCymbopogon Schoenanthus ExtractPhellinus Linteus ExtractHamamelis Virginiana ExtractTocopheryl AcetateOctyldodecanolOlea Europaea Fruit OilIsopentyldiolCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilDiglycerinPropanediolPeg-35 Castor OilOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractSorbitan IsostearateSodium Starch OctenylsuccinateAlcoholCalcium PantothenateAesculus Hippocastanum Seed ExtractMaltodextrinCorallina Officinalis ExtractPolyglyceryl-4 OleateSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateLecithinCeramide NPCopaifera Officinalis ResinCymbopogon Martini OilPyridoxine HclSucrose PalmitatePolysorbate 20Pelargonium Graveolens Flower OilTocopherolSalvia Sclarea OilCitrus Nobilis Peel OilSilicaRetinyl PalmitateLinoleic AcidInositolBiotinGlyceryl ArachidonateGlyceryl LinolenatePyridoxineFolic AcidThiamine HclCyanocobalamin

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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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Sympli Beautiful Vitamin C Stem Cell Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

TONYMOLY Vital Vita 12 Synergy Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a form of Vitamin C. It is the salt of ascorbic acid.

This ingredient is more gentle than ascorbic acid. It is also more stable when exposed to light and oxygen.

Vitamin C helps reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.

Your skin uses Vitamin C to produce collagen and collagen production plays a role in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. As an antioxidant, this ingredient also helps reduce the signs of aging such as fine-lines and wrinkles.

VItamin C helps brighten skin by blocking the process of skin darkening.

In a 2011 study, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate was found to have antibacterial properties. This may help treat acne.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

Learn more about Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Sympli Beautiful Vitamin C Stem Cell Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

TONYMOLY Vital Vita 12 Synergy Serum contains this as ingredient number 65.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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 Glycerin

Sympli Beautiful Vitamin C Stem Cell Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

TONYMOLY Vital Vita 12 Synergy Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Sympli Beautiful Vitamin C Stem Cell Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

TONYMOLY Vital Vita 12 Synergy Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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 Hyaluronate

Sympli Beautiful Vitamin C Stem Cell Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

TONYMOLY Vital Vita 12 Synergy Serum contains this as ingredient number 42.

6
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.

Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.

Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.

Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.

Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.

Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Sympli Beautiful Vitamin C Stem Cell Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

TONYMOLY Vital Vita 12 Synergy Serum contains this as ingredient number 39.

7
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.

Learn more about Xanthan Gum

Sympli Beautiful Vitamin C Stem Cell Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

TONYMOLY Vital Vita 12 Synergy Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Sympli Beautiful Vitamin C Stem Cell Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

TONYMOLY Vital Vita 12 Synergy Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

9
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.

As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.

Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.

The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.

Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.

Learn more about Polysorbate 20

Sympli Beautiful Vitamin C Stem Cell Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

TONYMOLY Vital Vita 12 Synergy Serum contains this as ingredient number 72.

10
What it does: Absorbent, Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid.

Sodium Polyacrylate is a super-absorbent polymer. It can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water. As an emollient, Sodium Polyacrylate helps soften and soothe skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

Sodium Polyacrylate is also used to stabilize products.

Learn more about Sodium Polyacrylate

Sympli Beautiful Vitamin C Stem Cell Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

TONYMOLY Vital Vita 12 Synergy Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

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26% are loved or liked
30% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
4% have no rating yet
36% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet

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