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

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 concerned with early signs of aging and fine lines
  • Users interested in peptide-based anti-aging without retinoids
  • Sensitive skin types seeking a fragrance-free anti-aging serum
  • People looking for NAD+ based skincare for cellular renewal
  • Those who want barrier support alongside anti-aging actives

Key Ingredients

Drunk Elephant

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

EQQUALBERRY

NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide), NMN (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide), 14 Peptide Complex, 5 Ceramides, Vegan Collagen

Product Composition

14% similarity (10 ingredients in common)

Shared Ingredients
water/aqua/eaulaureth-23glycerinlactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractsodium hyaluronate crosspolymeracetyl glucosaminesodium hyaluronatehydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymercaprylyl glycolpropanediol
Only in Drunk Elephant (27)
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 isostearate
Only in EQQUALBERRY (34)
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 extractpolyglyceryl-10 laurateoctyldodecanolpolyglyceryl-4 caprateglyceryl stearatecopper 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
Very lightweight, almost watery texture

Multiple reviewers note the serum feels very thin and watery. Some appreciate the lightness for layering; others feel it lacks substance on its own.

Gradual results over weeks

Users who report positive outcomes typically note improvements in skin hydration and firmness after 1 to 4 weeks of consistent use.

Small dropper dispenses little product

Several users complain that the dropper releases very small amounts, making application tedious for face and neck coverage.

Mixed efficacy opinions

Positive reviews praise hydration and glow. Negative reviews report feeling no difference, questioning whether the NAD+ and peptides deliver visible results at the concentrations used.

Which Should You Buy?

EQQUALBERRY NAD+ Peptide Boosting Serum 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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