2
Shared Ingredients
A Derma Vitamin c vs Dermacept by Dr. Zein Obagi Vitamin C5 Serum
Comparing A Derma Vitamin c versus Dermacept by Dr. Zein Obagi Vitamin C5 Serum — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
11
Unique to A Derma Vitamin c
20
Unique to Dermacept by Dr. Zein Obagi Vitamin C5 Serum
Neither product contains highly comedogenic ingredients (rating ≥ 3), making both suitable for acne-prone skin. A Derma Vitamin c scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 2 ingredients in common. A Derma Vitamin c has 11 unique ingredients while Dermacept by Dr. Zein Obagi Vitamin C5 Serum has 20.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
7 rated
100%
Safe
13 rated
15%
Irritant
13 rated
Based on 13 rated ingredient s
0%
Comedogenic
10 rated
71%
Safe
17 rated
40%
Irritant
15 rated
Based on 17 rated ingredient s
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (2)
1
Ingredients — Unique to A Derma Vitamin c
2
Ingredients — Unique to Dermacept by Dr. Zein Obagi Vitamin C5 Serum
PropanediolCSIRAlcoholCSIRIsopentyldiolCSIRAscorbic AcidCSIRTocopherolCSIR3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidCSIRCentella Asiatica ExtractCSIRCynara Scolymus Leaf ExtractCSIRFaexCSIRSalicornia Herbacea ExtractCSIRSerineCSIRCitrus Grandis ExtractCSIRCitrus Grandis Fruit ExtractCSIRCitrus Paradisi Fruit ExtractCSIRBetaineCSIRPeg/ppg-300/55 copolymerCSIRParfumCSIRVitamin CCSIRVitamin ECSIRArtichoke leaf extractCSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A Derma Vitamin c better than Dermacept by Dr. Zein Obagi Vitamin C5 Serum for sensitive skin?
By comparing Vitamin c and Vitamin C5 Serum side-by-side, you can identify which product has fewer irritants and a better safety profile for sensitive skin. Check the irritancy ratings in the comparison matrix above.
Which product, Vitamin c or Vitamin C5 Serum, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Vitamin c and Vitamin C5 Serum. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Vitamin c and Vitamin C5 Serum share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Vitamin c or Vitamin C5 Serum.
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