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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Wardah Lightening Serum Ampoule versus Aiken Vita-C Brightening Serum .

Published on December 25, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Ampoule Indonesian Brand Indonesia
Serum Malaysian Brand Malaysia

Ampoule

Ampoules are created to target one area of concern. They are usually highly concentrated with active or beneficial ingredients.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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

Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA (3)
BHA
Vitamin C
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (2)
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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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Wardah Lightening Serum Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 1.

Aiken Vita-C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Wardah Lightening Serum Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 8.

Aiken Vita-C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

3
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Wardah Lightening Serum Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 14.

Aiken Vita-C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

31% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
44% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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