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Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum vs OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide

Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum scores 8.5/9.8 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

Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum
Jack Black

Protein Booster Skin Serum

serumpremium
8.5
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.

3
1
1
Jack Black wins 3
Tied 1
OLIVIAUMMA wins 1
8.5Jack Black
vs
8.6OLIVIAUMMA

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Jack Black WINS
7.8
6.5
Jack Black
OLIVIAUMMA

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Jack Black
OLIVIAUMMA

Active Ingredient Strength

Jack Black WINS
5.3
4.9
Jack Black
OLIVIAUMMA

Ingredient Transparency

OLIVIAUMMA WINS
8.5
8.8
Jack Black
OLIVIAUMMA

Formulation Safety

Jack Black WINS
9.0
8.0
Jack Black
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. Jack Black Protein Booster Skin 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.

OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide brings Niacinamide, Arginine, and Allantoin as actives, while jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum relies on Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, and Retinyl Palmitate. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
  • 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

Both sit in the premium bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide gets the nod here with its 8.6 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

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.

8.5Jack Black
vs
8.6OLIVIAUMMA

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum or OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide?

Based on ingredient analysis, OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Jack Black Protein Booster Skin 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 Jack Black Protein Booster Skin 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.