Comparison between La Roche-Posay Vitamin C10 Serum vs. L'Oreal Paris Youth Code Skin Activating Ferment Pre-essence (3rd Generation)

Find out which product is better for your skin.

29 Ingredients 28

1
Water
1
Water
2
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
2
Bifida Ferment Lysate
3
Cyclohexasiloxane
3
Glycerin
4
Glycerin
4
Alcohol Denatured
5
Alcohol Denatured
5
Dimethicone
6
Potassium Hydroxide
6
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
7
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
7
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract/​pineapple Fruit Extract
8
Polysilicone-11
8
PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
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Uniqueness16 out of 29
55.2%
Uniqueness15 out of 28
53.6%

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
5 out of 29
17%
chemical
22 out of 29
76%
natural
6 out of 28
21%
chemical
18 out of 28
64%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 1
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#2Glycerin#4Propylene Glycol#10Tocopherol#13Sodium Hyaluronate#14Alcohol Denatured#5
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Salicylic Acid#20
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Salicylic Acid#20
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 1
Glycerin#3Sodium Hyaluronate#12Tocopherol#24Alcohol Denatured#4
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Citric Acid#20Limonene#27

Detailed view

La Roche-Posay Vitamin C10 Serum vs. L'Oreal Paris Youth Code Skin Activating Ferment Pre-essence (3rd Generation)
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#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

#2Ascorbic 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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#2Bifida Ferment Lysate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 3

#3Cyclohexasiloxane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#3Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

Position 4

#4Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#4Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
Alcohols
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

Position 5

#5Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
Alcohols
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

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#5Dimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

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