C-Firma Fresh Vitamin-C Day Serum vs Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Clearing Serum with Vitamin C — Ingredient Comparison

Drunk Elephant

C-Firma Fresh Vitamin-C Day Serum

Serum · 33 ingredients · USA

Drunk Elephant's C-Firma Fresh Vitamin-C Day Serum is a super-potent serum packed with a powerful antioxidant complex and fruit enzymes to firm and brighten the appearance of skin while improving the signs of photoaging.

VeganCruelty-free

Clinique

Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Clearing Serum with Vitamin C

Serum · 48 ingredients · USA

Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Clearing Serum with Vitamin C is a powerful dermatologist-developed solution for hyperpigmentation. Tested on all skin tones.

Fragrance-free

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No conflicts — safe to layer

Both are Serum products.

At a glance

Fragrance-free

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Vegan

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Cruelty-free

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Price

$63.20

$50.40

$12.80 less

Key ingredients

L-Ascorbic Acid

A form of vitamin C — an antioxidant that brightens, fades dark spots, and supports collagen.

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

Green Tea

An antioxidant that calms inflammation and helps regulate oil.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Licorice Root

Brightens and soothes at once.

Ferulic Acid

An antioxidant that stabilizes vitamins C and E and roughly doubles their sun defense.

Gluconolactone (PHA)

A gentle, large-molecule exfoliant that smooths and hydrates — ideal for sensitive skin.

Rice Extract

A rice-derived ingredient that brightens and softens for a smooth, even glow.

L-Ascorbic Acid

A form of vitamin C — an antioxidant that brightens, fades dark spots, and supports collagen.

Niacinamide

Strengthens the barrier, controls oil, and fades dark spots — gentle and plays well with almost everything.

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

Salicylic Acid

An oil-soluble acid that gets inside pores to clear congestion and calm breakouts.

Squalane

A lightweight, biomimetic oil that softens without clogging pores — pairs perfectly with strong actives to offset dryness.

Green Tea

An antioxidant that calms inflammation and helps regulate oil.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Cholesterol

A barrier lipid that helps seal in moisture and repair the skin barrier.

Licorice Root

Brightens and soothes at once.

Rice Extract

A rice-derived ingredient that brightens and softens for a smooth, even glow.

Caffeine

An antioxidant that temporarily de-puffs and tightens — popular around the eyes.

Salicylic Acid (BHA)

An oil-soluble acid that gets inside pores to clear congestion and calm breakouts.

AHA

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Texture

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant