The Ordinary Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F Versus Jorgobé Vitamin C Brightening Serum
Updated on September 20, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F 7 ingredients
Jorgobé Vitamin C Brightening Serum 17 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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The Ordinary Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F 7 ingredients
Jorgobé Vitamin C Brightening Serum 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sclerotium Gum, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Jojoba Esters, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateSqualane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneIngredient Ratings
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The Ordinary Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F 7 ingredients
Jorgobé Vitamin C Brightening Serum 17 ingredients
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The Ordinary Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F 7 ingredients
It works very well! If you're looking for a Vitamin C derivative serum this is a good option if you like an oil formulation. It could give a bit of initial flushing though but that goes away quite quickly.
Rating it 4 stars instead of 5 because for me it's quite hard to incorporate into my routine as it layers very badly under the sunscreen. Unfortunately, because of that, I won't repurchase Show more
Jorgobé Vitamin C Brightening Serum 17 ingredients
Love the texture, packaging, and effect of this product! As someone that is sensitive to vitamin c, this is one of the few products that doesn’t irritate my skin. However, I’m not giving it 5 stars due to its tendency to pill when applying makeup on top. This can definitely be due to my mixture of products that’s silicone/water based, but don’t feel like changing my whole routine for 1 product to Show more
