Vanicream Vitamin C Serum Versus Dr. Althea Dr.Althea Pure Vitamin C 50% Boosting Powder
Updated on April 29, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 1 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, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Vanicream Vitamin C Serum 20 ingredients
Dr. Althea Dr.Althea Pure Vitamin C 50% Boosting Powder 9 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Vanicream Vitamin C Serum 20 ingredients
Dr. Althea Dr.Althea Pure Vitamin C 50% Boosting Powder 9 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Diisooctyl Succinate
EmollientTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate 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
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Ingredient Ratings
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When to use
Vanicream Vitamin C Serum 20 ingredients
Dr. Althea Dr.Althea Pure Vitamin C 50% Boosting Powder 9 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Vanicream Vitamin C Serum 20 ingredients
Not for sensitive skin
I never noticed any of the expected results you would get from a vitamin C serum, which makes me think there is not a high enough concentration or stable enough ingredients to really be doing anything. This might work well for people who can only tolerate low doses of vit C.
A relatively moisturising serum which for the oiliest of skin types, you may even be able to forgo a moisturiser after Show more
