2
Shared Ingredients
Dermacept by Dr. Zein Obagi Vitamin C5 Serum vs Vanicream Vitamin C Face Serum
Comparing Dermacept by Dr. Zein Obagi Vitamin C5 Serum versus Vanicream Vitamin C Face Serum — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
20
Unique to Dermacept by Dr. Zein Obagi Vitamin C5 Serum
18
Unique to Vanicream Vitamin C Face Serum
Dermacept by Dr. Zein Obagi Vitamin C5 Serum has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. Vanicream Vitamin C Face Serum scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 2 ingredients in common. Dermacept by Dr. Zein Obagi Vitamin C5 Serum has 20 unique ingredients while Vanicream Vitamin C Face Serum has 18.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
10 rated
71%
Safe
17 rated
40%
Irritant
15 rated
Based on 17 rated ingredient s
7%
Comedogenic
15 rated
100%
Safe
17 rated
6%
Irritant
16 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 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
2
Ingredients — Unique to Vanicream Vitamin C Face Serum
Diisooctyl SuccinateCSIRTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateCSIRPentylene GlycolCSIRPolyglyceryl-2 StearateCSIRCarnosineCSIRCeramide NPCSIRCeramide EOPCSIRCeramide APCSIRCeramide NgCSIRCeramide AsCSIRPhytosterolsCSIRGlyceryl StearateCSIRStearyl AlcoholCSIRHydrogenated LecithinCSIR1,2-HexanediolCSIRPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6CSIRCitric AcidCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dermacept by Dr. Zein Obagi Vitamin C5 Serum better than Vanicream Vitamin C Face Serum for sensitive skin?
By comparing Vitamin C5 Serum and Vitamin C Face 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 C5 Serum or Vitamin C Face Serum, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Vitamin C5 Serum and Vitamin C Face Serum. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Vitamin C5 Serum and Vitamin C Face Serum share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Vitamin C5 Serum or Vitamin C Face Serum.
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