Vichy Liftactiv Vitamin C Serum Versus Dr.Ceuracle Pure VC Mellight Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
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 parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Vichy Liftactiv Vitamin C Serum 11 ingredients
Dr.Ceuracle Pure VC Mellight Cream 59 ingredients
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Vichy Liftactiv Vitamin C Serum 11 ingredients
Dr.Ceuracle Pure VC Mellight Cream 59 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycereth-26
HumectantPolyglycerin-3
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Fructooligosaccharides
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Acmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingFullerenes
AntimicrobialWater, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Vegetable Oil, Squalane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dicaprylyl Ether, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycereth-26, Polyglycerin-3, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Glycerin, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Alcohol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tranexamic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Fructooligosaccharides, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetyl Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Beta-Glucan, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Ceramide NP, Glutathione, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Tocopherol, Pvp, Fullerenes
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 WaterAscorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.
Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.
Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!
Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.
Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.
The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.
Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.
Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.
One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.
Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidIngredient Ratings
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Vichy Liftactiv Vitamin C Serum 11 ingredients
Dr.Ceuracle Pure VC Mellight Cream 59 ingredients
