Zelens Power C Versus Olehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum
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 hyaluronic acid and 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 parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Zelens Power C 27 ingredients
Olehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum 45 ingredients
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Zelens Power C 27 ingredients
Olehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum 45 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventSqualane
Emollient
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentRibes Nigrum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate
Antioxidant
Methylsilanol Mannuronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Methylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Squalane, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate, Methylsilanol Mannuronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Methylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate, Methylpropanediol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Butylene Glycol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid
Water
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Citrus Sinensis Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingBetaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGluconic Acid
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Succinoglycan
Skin ConditioningPhytic Acid
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Phytate
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
AstringentCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantWater, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Gluconolactone, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Triethyl Citrate, Citrus Sinensis Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Betaine, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Aminomethyl Propanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Gluconic Acid, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Succinoglycan, Phytic Acid, Mica, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Caramel, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Phytate, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, CI 77891, CI 19140, CI 14700
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 GlycerinRosa Canina Fruit Extract is from Rosehip. Rosehips are a fruit from a wild rose bush native to Eurasia and Africa.
Rosehip contains Vitamin C, Vitamin E, fatty acids and linolenic acids that hydrate skin. Having hydrated skin helps reduce the appearance of fine-lines and wrinkles.
Vitamins C and E are potent antioxidants and may help with anti-aging. The fatty acids are emollients that help soften and hydrate your skin.
Another potent vitamin found in rosehip is Vitamin A, or retinol. Retinol encourages collagen production in the skin.
Rosehip extract may help with brightening the skin. Several components, such as beta-carotene, are able to reduce pigmentation caused by sun damage.
Learn more about Rosa Canina Fruit ExtractSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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Zelens Power C 27 ingredients
Olehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum 45 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Zelens Power C 27 ingredients
Insanely good ingredients list, stable vitamin c and lots of antioxidants and ferments for skin barrier. Feels so lovely and luxurious to use. It’s very moisturising and keeps my combo/ dry skin hydrated all day. Have noticed increased brightness and even skin tone after using.
Olehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum 45 ingredients
I really like the formula. I was a little bit skeptical at first that it might broke me out because it has some oils, but after some purging during the first week, my acne-prone skin tolerated it really well, and on the long run it helped me out fading some dark spots. However, you have to be very careful when applying, leaving enough time between products because it might pill a little. I think Show more
There isnt alot of product :/ I used it up after one week. Very expensive!
Smell fruity. I have pale skin - so I got a little orange.
Overall it made me smooth and it brighten my eyes up.
