Comparison between Swisse Skincare Vitamin C 5% Niacinamide 5% Brightening Day Cream vs. Swisse Skincare Swisse Beauty Vitamin C 10% Brightening Booster Serum

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26 Ingredients 23

1
Water
1
Water
2
Ascorbyl Glucoside
2
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
3
Niacinamide
3
Pentylene Glycol
4
Coco-Caprylate
4
Propanediol
5
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
6
Propanediol
6
Glycerin (Plant Derived)
7
Isononyl Isononanoate
7
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
8
Acetyl Glucosamine
8
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
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Uniqueness21 out of 26
80.8%
Uniqueness18 out of 23
78.3%

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
7 out of 26
27%
chemical
17 out of 26
65%
natural
7 out of 23
30%
chemical
10 out of 23
43%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#9Phospholipids#14
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#25
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Tocopherol#22
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#11

Detailed view

Swisse Skincare Vitamin C 5% Niacinamide 5% Brightening Day Cream vs. Swisse Skincare Swisse Beauty Vitamin C 10% Brightening Booster Serum
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

#2Ascorbyl Glucoside

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
Antioxidants
UV Protection
Anti-aging
Lightening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#2Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

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

#3Niacinamide

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
Antioxidants
Acne fighting
Pore Shrinking
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 and it’s a superman in cosmetics. This ingredient is researched very well. It has a lot of positive reviews from scientists and experts. It's very important for healthy skin. The lack of this vitamin can cause dryness, itching, and sun sensitivity. The component removes small wrinkles and fine lines, heals wounds, and prevents the forming of cancer cells. It also makes the skin tone even by removing dark spots. It increases ceramide synthesis which increases the overall health of your skin. It fights acne and lowers pores.

Researches say that 4-5% of Niacinamide is the most effective concentration for skincare use.

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#3Pentylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Solvent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Pentylene Glycol is a great replacement for Propylene Glycol. It has very similar characteristics but it’s derived from plants (usually from corn). Natural cosmetics lovers will find this component very useful. It enhances the moisturizing effect of cosmetic products, improves the efficiency of preservatives and it’s an effective emulsifier. It’s approved by ECOCERT and COSMOS so it’s considered to be 100% safe and can be used in vegan products.

Position 4

#4Coco-Caprylate

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#4Propanediol

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 5

#5Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.

It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.

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#5Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
Antioxidants
Anti-aging
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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