3
Shared Ingredients
Dermacept by Dr. Zein Obagi Vitamin C5 Serum vs Dermedicine Vitamin C & Retinol High Potency 3% Serum Blend
Comparing Dermacept by Dr. Zein Obagi Vitamin C5 Serum versus Dermedicine Vitamin C & Retinol High Potency 3% Serum Blend — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
Product 1
Dermacept by Dr. Zein Obagi Vitamin C5 Serum
vs
Product 2
Dermedicine Vitamin C & Retinol High Potency 3% Serum Blend
19
Unique to Dermacept by Dr. Zein Obagi Vitamin C5 Serum
10
Unique to Dermedicine Vitamin C & Retinol High Potency 3% Serum Blend
Dermacept by Dr. Zein Obagi Vitamin C5 Serum has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. Dermacept by Dr. Zein Obagi Vitamin C5 Serum scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 3 ingredients in common. Dermacept by Dr. Zein Obagi Vitamin C5 Serum has 19 unique ingredients while Dermedicine Vitamin C & Retinol High Potency 3% Serum Blend has 10.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
10 rated
71%
Safe
17 rated
40%
Irritant
15 rated
Based on 17 rated ingredient s
13%
Comedogenic
8 rated
91%
Safe
11 rated
45%
Irritant
11 rated
Based on 11 rated ingredient s
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (3)
1
Ingredients — Unique to Dermacept by Dr. Zein Obagi Vitamin C5 Serum
PropanediolCSIRAlcoholCSIRWaterCSIRIsopentyldiolCSIRTocopherolCSIR3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidCSIRCentella Asiatica ExtractCSIRCynara Scolymus Leaf ExtractCSIRFaexCSIRSalicornia Herbacea ExtractCSIRSerineCSIRCitrus Grandis ExtractCSIRCitrus Grandis Fruit ExtractCSIRCitrus Paradisi Fruit ExtractCSIRBetaineCSIRPeg/ppg-300/55 copolymerCSIRParfumCSIRVitamin ECSIRArtichoke leaf extractCSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to Dermedicine Vitamin C & Retinol High Potency 3% Serum Blend
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dermacept by Dr. Zein Obagi Vitamin C5 Serum better than Dermedicine Vitamin C & Retinol High Potency 3% Serum Blend for sensitive skin?
By comparing Vitamin C5 Serum and Vitamin C & Retinol High Potency 3% Serum Blend 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 C5 Serum or Vitamin C & Retinol High Potency 3% Serum Blend, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Vitamin C5 Serum and Vitamin C & Retinol High Potency 3% Serum Blend. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Vitamin C5 Serum and Vitamin C & Retinol High Potency 3% Serum Blend share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Vitamin C5 Serum or Vitamin C & Retinol High Potency 3% Serum Blend.
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