La Roche-Posay
Vitamin C12 Oil Control Serum For Oily SkinSkinCeuticals
Vitamin C & E SerumA serum built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for smoothing and pollution defence.
A serum built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 44.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 185.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients


Benefits

Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Eperua Falcata Bark Extract, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ascorbic Acid (in both products)
Antioxidant
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
- Anti-Aging
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid (in both products)
Antioxidant
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
- Anti-Aging
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
Laureth-23 (in both products)
Cleansing
3 / 0
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Occlusive
0-3 / 3
- Vitamin E
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant, Buffering, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid is L-ascorbic acid.
Learn more about Ascorbic Acid →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →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 Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Laureth-23
Cleansing, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Laureth-23 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Laureth-23 →
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