Normaderm BHA Exfoliating Serum vs Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide — Ingredient Comparison

Vichy

Normaderm BHA Exfoliating Serum

Serum · 17 ingredients · France

Normaderm BHA Exfoliating Serum is a salicylic acid acne treatment that helps clear acne blemishes & blackheads and exfoliates the skin's surface. The dermatologist and allergy-tested formula is fragrance-free and includes salicylic acid, glycolic acid, prebiotic ferment, and Vichy Volcanic Water.

Fragrance-free

OLIVIAUMMA

Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide

Serum · 30 ingredients

A jelly-textured brightening serum formulated to target uneven skin tone, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation. Niacinamide works to support the skin barrier, refine pores, and even overall tone, while Vitamin C visibly fades dark spots; Vitamin A further promotes skin cell turnover and collagen production. It is best suited for those concerned with dullness, discoloration, or an uneven complexion.

Vegan

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How these two interact

Caution — space these apart

Additive irritation

Retinoid+BHA

Additive irritation

Use on separate days

Salicylic Acid+Niacinamide

Acne + oil control

At a glance

Fragrance-free

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Vegan

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Price

$31.49

$16.51 less

$48

Key ingredients

L-Ascorbic Acid

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

Salicylic Acid

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

AHA

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Glycolic Acid (AHA)

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Glycerin

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

Adenosine

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

Panthenol (B5)

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

Niacinamide

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

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.

Panthenol (B5)

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

Allantoin

Calms redness and smooths texture — buffers harsh actives beautifully.

Adenosine

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

Glycolic Acid (AHA)

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

AHA

Retinol

A plant-based retinol alternative — similar smoothing benefits, gentler, and pregnancy-friendly.

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Firmness

Texture

Acne

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Firmness

Texture

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant