Vitamin C Boosting Serum vs Holy Hyssop Brightening Serum 30 for Post-Acne Marks with Vitamin A, C, E, and Niacinamide — Ingredient Comparison

Dr. Althea

Vitamin C Boosting Serum

Serum · 44 ingredients

Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum is a high-potency brightening serum formulated with 63% Hippophae Rhamnoides Water and 5% Niacinamide. With just two weeks of use, it helps reduce dullness and pigmentation, revealing a brighter, more even complexion.

Vegan

Arencia

Holy Hyssop Brightening Serum 30 for Post-Acne Marks with Vitamin A, C, E, and Niacinamide

Serum · 30 ingredients

A brightening serum formulated to target post-acne marks and uneven skin tone. Hyssop extract soothes stressed skin and supports the skin barrier, while niacinamide works to visibly reduce the appearance of dark spots and discoloration. Vitamins A, C, and E provide antioxidant support to promote a clearer, more radiant complexion. Fragrance-free and suited to dry, combination, and normal skin types.

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Price

$16.73

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$22

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.

Ceramides

Barrier lipids that seal in moisture and repair a compromised skin barrier.

Centella

Calms inflammation and speeds barrier recovery.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Tranexamic Acid

Targets stubborn melasma at its inflammatory root — gentle and well-tolerated.

Glycerin

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

Panthenol (B5)

A barrier-repairing humectant that hydrates and calms — a sensitive-skin staple.

Adenosine

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

Beta-Glucan

A soothing humectant that hydrates and calms reactive skin.

Alpha Arbutin

A safe, stable brightener without the risks of hydroquinone.

Bifida Ferment

A probiotic ferment lysate that supports the skin barrier and microbiome, calming reactive skin.

Bisabolol

A soothing ingredient that calms redness and irritation.