Vanicream Vitamin C Serum Versus Avalon Organics Vitamin C Radiance Serum
Updated on February 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Vanicream Vitamin C Serum 20 ingredients
Avalon Organics Vitamin C Radiance Serum 37 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Vanicream Vitamin C Serum 20 ingredients
Avalon Organics Vitamin C Radiance Serum 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Diisooctyl Succinate
EmollientTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Carnosine
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater, Glycerin, Diisooctyl Succinate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Carnosine, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide As, Phytosterols, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Silybum Marianum Extract
Skin ConditioningTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Algin
Masking
Calcium Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Squalane, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Silybum Marianum Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Algin, Calcium Ascorbate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THD) is a stable and oil-soluble form of Vitamin C.
THD is special in that it has the ability to travel deeper into skin than traditional ascorbic acid while maintaining the same skin benefits (double win!).
Because it’s oil-soluble, THD dives deep into your skin’s fatty layers (think ceramides and cholesterol) to fight off the kind of free radicals that mess with your skin barrier. This makes it a great pair with water-based vitamin C (ascorbic acid) that mainly works on the surface.
Even at just 0.1%, THD is already showing great antioxidant activity. When used up to 2%, it helps keep your skin happy and calm, especially when it’s stressed from pollution or sun.
Want to fade dark spots or tackle hyperpigmentation? You’ll want 5% or more. Pairing it with brightening buddies like niacinamide or licorice root gives even better results. One study even used 30% THD with other brighteners and saw real results on stubborn discoloration, even in melasma-prone skin.
A note on THD: It’s has a slightly silky, oily texture and usually shows up colorless or pale yellow (though the exact shade can vary by supplier).
While you can sneak it into water-based formulas, it really shines when paired with silicones or oils, which help your skin soak it up better.
THD is pretty stable, but it’s still vulnerable to degradation like ascorbic acid. Too much light or heat (above 113°F / 45°C) can break it down over time. Go for dark and opaque packaging that keeps it safe and shady!
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Tetrahexyldecyl AscorbateGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateIngredient Ratings
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Vanicream Vitamin C Serum 20 ingredients
Avalon Organics Vitamin C Radiance Serum 37 ingredients
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Vanicream Vitamin C Serum 20 ingredients
Not for sensitive skin
Too gentle? No sensitivity issues with it, but not sure there's any power here. Maybe a good starter to train for heavier hitters.
