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Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum vs OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide

Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum scores 8.7/9.8 and OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide scores 8.6/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum
Augustinus Bader

The Vitamin C Serum

serumluxury
8.7
VS
OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide
OLIVIAUMMA

Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide

serumpremium
8.6

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.

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2
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Augustinus Bader wins 2
Tied 2
OLIVIAUMMA wins 1
8.7Augustinus Bader
vs
8.6OLIVIAUMMA

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

TIE
6.3
6.5
Augustinus Bader
OLIVIAUMMA

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Augustinus Bader
OLIVIAUMMA

Active Ingredient Strength

Augustinus Bader WINS
6.7
4.9
Augustinus Bader
OLIVIAUMMA

Ingredient Transparency

OLIVIAUMMA WINS
8.5
8.8
Augustinus Bader
OLIVIAUMMA

Formulation Safety

Augustinus Bader WINS
9.0
8.0
Augustinus Bader
OLIVIAUMMA

Why these two are neck and neck

These two serums take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.

Formulation Safety is another area of separation. Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum scores 9.0 here versus 8.0 for OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum brings Ascorbyl Glucoside, Niacinamide, and Tocopheryl Acetate as actives, while oLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide relies on Niacinamide, Arginine, and Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

At luxury pricing with a score of 8.7, Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum delivers strong value. OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide sits at the premium level with a 8.6 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.

8.7Augustinus Bader
vs
8.6OLIVIAUMMA

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum or OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide?

Based on ingredient analysis, Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum and OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum and OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.