Skintific 10% Pure Vitamin C Brightening Serum vs Skintific PDRN Brightening Smooth Serum

Skintific

10% Pure Vitamin C Brightening Serum

Skintific

PDRN Brightening Smooth Serum

A serum built around AHA, for hydration and barrier repair.

A serum built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and hydration.

Serum

12 ingredients

42 ingredients

Brand price

AUD 38.90 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

AUD 34.90 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from Indonesia

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1
L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.
Ascorbic Acid
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
Vitamin C1
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
Ascorbic Acid

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1
L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.
Ascorbic Acid
Vitamin C1
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
Ascorbic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Erythritol, Glycerin, Propanediol
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Malt Extract
Anti-Aging1
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Ascorbic Acid
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Citric Acid

Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, PEG-8, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Himanthalia Elongata Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Propylene Glycol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Bisabolol
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Bisabolol

Concerns

No concerns found

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Trideceth-10
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Aroma

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ascorbic Acid (in both products)
Antioxidant
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
- Anti-Aging
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
Water
Skin Conditioning
Erythritol
Humectant
0-1 / —
Dipropylene Glycol (in both products)
Perfuming
0-1 / —
Pentylene Glycol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Hydrolyzed Algae Extract (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Malt Extract
Skin Protecting

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
PEG-8
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Glycereth-26
Humectant
0 / 0
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Sodium DNA
Skin Conditioning
Diglucosyl Gallic Acid (in both products)
Hair Conditioning
Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract
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.

Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant, Buffering, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid is L-ascorbic acid.
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Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance, Perfuming, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
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Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
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Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
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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.
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Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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Hydrolyzed Algae Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Algae Extract (Retired) is the hydrolysate of an extract of algae derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis. The INCI Name, Hydrolyzed Algae Extract, originally published in 1999, was designated with a retired status in 2015. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the INCI Name Hydrolyzed Algae Extract will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignment based on the current genus and species name for the specific alga.
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Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
Hair Conditioning
3,5-(Di-D-Glucopyranosyl)Gallic Acid
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