Compare Products: C-Firma Fresh Day Serum vs NAD+ Peptide Boosting Cream

Drunk Elephant

C-Firma Fresh Day Serum

Premium
$78 / 28ml — $2.79/ml
EQQUALBERRY

NAD+ Peptide Boosting Cream

Mid-range
$25.99 / 50ml — $0.52/ml

Who It's Designed For

Drunk Elephant
  • Those who want maximum freshness from their vitamin C serum
  • Users seeking a CE Ferulic formula with added botanical antioxidants
  • People comfortable with a premium price for innovative packaging and formulation
  • Sephora shoppers who want a luxury alternative to SkinCeuticals
  • Those following the Drunk Elephant 'Suspicious 6-free' philosophy
EQQUALBERRY
  • Those seeking a cream-format anti-aging moisturizer with peptides
  • Users who want to pair with the NAD+ serum for a complete routine
  • Sensitive skin types looking for fragrance-free firming cream
  • People interested in NAD+ based skincare
  • Those who prefer a richer texture than the serum version

Key Ingredients

Drunk Elephant

15% L-Ascorbic Acid, Ferulic Acid, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Pomegranate Ferment Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate

EQQUALBERRY

5% NAD+, 13 Peptide Complex, Phyto-Mucin, Ceramides, Pomegranate Fruit Juice

Product Composition

13% similarity (9 ingredients in common)

Shared Ingredients
water/aqua/eaulaureth-23glycerinlactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractsodium hyaluronate crosspolymeracetyl glucosaminesodium hyaluronatehydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymercaprylyl glycol
Only in Drunk Elephant (28)
dimethyl isosorbideascorbic acidlactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extractsclerocarya birrea seed oildipotassium glycyrrhizateglycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extractvitis vinifera (grape) juice extractphyllanthus emblica fruit extractcamellia sinensis leaf extracttocopherolhydrolyzed quinoaphytosterolsglutamylamidoethyl imidazolehydrolyzed wheat proteinferulic acidtetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethanetetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethanetetrahydrodiferuloylmethaneglycineleuconostoc/radish root ferment filtratesucrosemaltodextrinchondrus crispus extractisohexadecanephenoxyethanolcaprylhydroxamic acidsorbitan isostearatepropanediol
Only in EQQUALBERRY (30)
butylene glycol12-hexanediolniacinamidehydrogenated lecithinpentaerythrityl tetrabehenatebetainediethoxyethyl succinateceramide nppanthenolcetearyl alcoholsqualanecarbomerbutyrospermum parkii (shea) buttertromethaminexanthan gumallantoinnicotinamide adenine dinucleotideadenosinenicotinamide mononucleotidecyanocobalamin3-butanedioldipropylene glycolrubus fruticosus (blackberry) fruit extractvaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) fruit extractvaccinium angustifolium (blueberry) fruit extractrubus idaeus (raspberry) fruit extractsambucus nigra fruit extractcopper tripeptide-1palmitoyl pentapeptide-4

User Feedback Patterns

Drunk Elephant
Freshness system is appreciated

The mix-before-use system is the most praised unique feature. Users trust that their vitamin C starts fresh, unlike pre-mixed serums that may have oxidized on shelves.

Sticky texture divides opinion

Some users find the serum slightly tacky or sticky. This resolves once other products are layered on top, but it is a commonly noted drawback.

Effective brightening

Users report noticeable glow and brighter skin within 2-4 weeks. Many compare results favorably to SkinCeuticals at a lower price.

Best-seller status at Sephora

Consistently ranked among Sephora's top-selling serums. The brand's strong Sephora presence drives discovery and repeat purchases.

EQQUALBERRY
Good companion to the serum

Users who purchase the NAD+ set report that the cream adds needed richness after the watery serum.

Newer product, limited reviews

Launched more recently than the serum. Review volume is still building across platforms.

Which Should You Buy?

EQQUALBERRY NAD+ Peptide Boosting Cream offers great value at a lower price point. Drunk Elephant C-Firma Fresh Day Serum may be worth the premium if you want 15% L-Ascorbic Acid.

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