Compare Products: Seeking C Vitamin C Face Serum vs Deep Vita C Capsule Cream

Eight Saints

Seeking C Vitamin C Face Serum

Mid-range
$36 / 30ml — $1.20/ml
Medicube

Deep Vita C Capsule Cream

Mid-range
$29 / 55ml — $0.53/ml

Who It's Designed For

Eight Saints
  • Those who prefer natural and plant-based skincare ingredients
  • Users seeking a gentle vitamin C derivative over L-ascorbic acid
  • People who enjoy strongly scented skincare products
  • Those looking for a hydrating vitamin C serum with botanical extracts
  • Users comfortable with essential oil-containing products
Medicube
  • Those seeking a vitamin C cream with interactive capsule texture
  • Users who want multiple brightening actives in one product
  • People looking for sea buckthorn-based hydration
  • Those who enjoy K-beauty innovation in texture
  • Users targeting dark spots and uneven tone

Key Ingredients

Eight Saints

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane), Botanical Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe Leaf Juice, Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Jojoba Oil

Medicube

50% Sea Buckthorn Water, 5% Niacinamide, Pure Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate), Ferulic Acid, 5 Vitamin C Derivatives

Product Composition

11% similarity (8 ingredients in common)

Shared Ingredients
sodium ascorbyl phosphateacrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymertocopherolsodium hydroxideglycerinethylhexylglycerinsodium benzoatealcohol
Only in Eight Saints (24)
aquamsmbotanical hyaluronic acidaloe barbadensis leaf juicesimmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oilcentella asiatica extractequisetum arvense extractgeranium maculatumtaraxacum officinale extractphenoxyethanolpotassium sorbatelitsea cubeba fruit essential oilcitrus bergamia (bergamot) peel oilcitrus limon (lemon) peel oilcitrus paradisi (grapefruit) peel oilcitrus aurantifolia (lime) oilzingiber officinale (ginger) root oilcinnamomum camphora (ho wood) oilcymbopogon flexuosus (lemongrass) oilcymbopogon nardus (citronella) oilpogostemon cablin (patchouli) oilcananga odorata (ylang ylang) flower oilcinnamomum zeylanicum (cinnamon) leaf oilcitrus aurantium amara (neroli) flower oil
Only in Medicube (42)
hippophae rhamnoides waterbutylene glycol2-hexanediolwaterniacinamidemethylpropanediolpropanedioldipropylene glycolcaprylic/capric triglycerideglycereth-26argininecetearyl olivatesorbitan olivateammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerhelianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oilglycine soja (soybean) oilbixa orellana seed oilpolyglyceryl-10 lauratesimethiconecarbomerhydrogenated lecithinpolyglyceryl-10 stearatepanthenolfolic acidpyridoxinebiotincyanocobalaminthiamine hclbeta-caroteneriboflavinlinoleic acidpolyacrylate-13polyisobutenepolysorbate 20sorbitan isostearateadenosinefragranceglyceryl stearatehydrolyzed sclerotium gumgluconolactonealpha-arbutinpentylene glycol

User Feedback Patterns

Eight Saints
Scent is polarizing

Users either love or dislike the strong citrus-herbaceous scent. Those who enjoy essential oils often rate it highly; fragrance-sensitive users find it overwhelming.

Skin feels hydrated and softer

Multiple reviewers note improved skin softness and hydration within the first week. The aloe, hyaluronic acid, and jojoba oil contribute to this effect.

Some users report irritation

A portion of reviewers experience stinging, redness, or irritation, likely from the essential oil blend. The cinnamon and citrus oils are common triggers.

Gradual brightening

Users who tolerate the formula report gradual brightening over several weeks. Results are described as subtle rather than dramatic.

Medicube
Brightening glow effect

Users report an immediate brightening and glowing effect after application. The sea buckthorn base contributes to a warm, luminous finish.

Fun capsule experience

Like the collagen capsule cream, users enjoy the interactive texture of bursting the vitamin capsules.

Gradual dark spot improvement

Long-term users note gradual fading of dark spots over 4 to 8 weeks of consistent use.

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