Comparison between Buttah Vitamin C Serum vs. Typology Radiance Serum 11% Vitamin C

Find out which product is better for your skin.

21 Ingredients 15

1
Aqua (Deionized Water)
1
Water
2
Ethoxydiglycol
2
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
3
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
3
Propanediol
4
Polysorbate-20
4
1,2-Hexanediol
5
Propylene Glycol
5
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
6
Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A)
6
Glycerin
7
Phenoxyethanol
7
Benzyl Alcohol
8
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
8
Citric Acid
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Uniqueness19 out of 21
90.5%
Uniqueness13 out of 15
86.7%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
6 out of 21
29%
chemical
11 out of 21
52%
natural
5 out of 15
33%
chemical
9 out of 15
60%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 6Negative: 0
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#3Propylene Glycol#5Glycerin#9Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract#15Panthenol#19Sodium Hyaluronate#20
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#14Laureth-23#10
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
1,2-Hexanediol#4Glycerin#6Alcohol Denatured#14
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#8

Detailed view

Buttah Vitamin C Serum vs. Typology Radiance Serum 11% Vitamin C
Position 1

#1Aqua (Deionized Water)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Ethoxydiglycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair structure improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#2Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Origin: No information
Role: No information
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 3

#3Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Antioxidants
UV Protection
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
Rejuvenation
Regeneration
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Vitamin C is known for its strong antioxidant activity. It helps to slow down aging processes. The other positive effect of this ingredient is that it helps to make skin tone even. It's a great ingredient to counter dark areas and uneven skin tone. It's well-researched and considered safe. But it's acid and can irritate the skin if used too often.

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#3Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

Position 4

#4Polysorbate-20

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Nutrifying
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Polysorbate 20 doesn’t have any notable skin benefits but is used in cosmetics quite often. Manufacturers use it for formulation purposes. It improves the scent, texture, and feel of the product.

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#41,2-Hexanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

1,2-Hexanediol can do a lot of good things for the formulation of the product. It’s an emollient, preservative, and humectant. It keeps skin hydrated and soft. It’s a good component for dry and dehydrated skin.

Position 5

#5Propylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Propylene Glycol is a useful componet with many positive effects. It’s a very good moisturizer. It helps to deliver ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. It creates a protective layer on the skin preventing water loss. The component is researched very well and doesn’t have notable side effects. It’s used even for making food.

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#5Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Antioxidants
Tones up skin
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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