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

MEDIHEAL

Vitamin C Brightening Serum

Serum · 42 ingredients

Mediheal Vitamin C Brightening Serum is a radiance-boosting formula that improves tone, texture, and luminosity for clear, glowing skin.

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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No conflicts — safe to layer

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At a glance

Fragrance-free

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Price

$11.90

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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.

Salicylic Acid

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

Ceramides

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

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Glycerin

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

Turmeric

An antioxidant botanical that brightens and calms.

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.

Gluconolactone (PHA)

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

Niacinamide

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

Glycerin

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

Adenosine

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

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

Panthenol (B5)

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

L-Ascorbic Acid

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

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Ceramides

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

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Firmness

Texture

Acne

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant