Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C vs 15% Vitamin C Bright Cell™ Serum with N.A.D + Complex — Ingredient Comparison

BOBBI BROWN

Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C

Serum · 50 ingredients

Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide and Vitamin C smooths, evens tone, and brightens dark spots for hydrated, makeup-ready skin.

Youth To The People

15% Vitamin C Bright Cell™ Serum with N.A.D + Complex

Serum · 30 ingredients

A brightening serum that targets uneven texture, dark spots, and a compromised skin barrier using a concentrated blend of actives. THD Ascorbate, a stable form of vitamin C, works to visibly brighten skin tone, while the N.A.D.+ Complex — niacinamide, adenosine, and D-ribose — addresses visible signs of fatigue. Antioxidant-rich superfruit oils and extracts round out the formula by defending against visible signs of aging.

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Key ingredients

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.

Peptides

Amino-acid messengers that signal collagen production for firmer, smoother skin.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

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

Shea Butter

A rich butter that deeply softens and protects dry skin.

Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil

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

Glycerin

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

Caffeine

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

Cholesterol

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

Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil

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

Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil

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

Licorice Root

Brightens and soothes at once.

Zea Mays (Corn) Oil

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

Sodium Pca

A humectant that pulls water into the skin for plumper, more hydrated skin.

L-Ascorbic Acid

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

Glycerin

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

Zingiber Officinale Root Oil/Ginger Root Oil

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

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil/Orange Peel Oil

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

Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil

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

Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil

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

Niacinamide

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

Caffeine

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

Adenosine

A cell-signaling ingredient that smooths fine lines and supports firmer skin.

AHA

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Firmness

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant

Healing

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Firmness

Pores

Oil control

Antioxidant