Drunk Elephant
C-Luma Hydrabright Gentle Hydrating Vitamin C SerumThe Derma Co
1% Kojic + Arbutin Night Repair Face Serum-GelA serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and hydration.
A serum built around Alpha arbutin, for hydration and pollution defence.
Brand price
USD 68.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 599.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Vitamin C derivative (stable)2
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
Benefits

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
C9-12 Alkane, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C9-12 Alkane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Lecithin, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Squalane
Smoothing7
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C9-12 Alkane, Citric Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Lecithin, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Squalane
Brightening3
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Lecithin, PPG-8-CETETH-20, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sorbeth-30 Tetraisostearate, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Side-by-side

Skin Conditioning
Antioxidant
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Acne Fighting
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Emollient
Emollient
Emollient
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Solvent
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Kojic acid
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
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