Comparison

By Wishtrend Pure Vitamin C 21.5 Advanced Serum vs VT Cosmetics CICA Reedle Shot 100

Two serums that compete for the same routine slot. Below is the honest side by side: what makes each one different, who each one is best for, and how real users rate them.

By Wishtrend Pure Vitamin C 21.5 Advanced Serum

By Wishtrend

Pure Vitamin C 21.5 Advanced Serum

A high-strength 21.5 percent pure L-ascorbic acid serum that targets dullness, dark spots and uneven tone for visibly brighter, more even skin.

VT Cosmetics CICA Reedle Shot 100

VT Cosmetics

CICA Reedle Shot 100

This serum utilizes spicule microneedling technology for pore care and exfoliation, aiming to improve skin texture and achieve "glass skin". It contains exosome and Centella Asiatica for added benefits.

Choose Pure Vitamin C 21.5 Advanced Serum if

  • Your main concern is Dullness or Dark Spots.
  • You have Normal or Combination skin.
  • You want L-Ascorbic Acid 21.5%, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract in the formula.
  • High 21.5 percent vitamin C concentration for visible brightening

Choose CICA Reedle Shot 100 if

  • Your main concern is Pore Care or Exfoliation.
  • You have All skin.
  • You want Spicule Microneedling, Exosome, Centella Asiatica in the formula.
  • You prefer the lower price (from €24 vs from €29).

At a glance

Category
Serum
Serum
Price
from €29
from €24
Skin types
  • Normal
  • Combination
  • Oily
  • All
Targets
  • Dullness
  • Dark Spots
  • Uneven Tone
  • Post-Acne Marks
  • Pore Care
  • Exfoliation
  • Skin Texture
Key ingredients
  • L-Ascorbic Acid 21.5%
  • Panthenol
  • Centella Asiatica Extract
  • Sea Buckthorn Water
  • Spicule Microneedling
  • Exosome
  • Centella Asiatica
Pros
  • High 21.5 percent vitamin C concentration for visible brightening
  • Lightweight, non-sticky texture absorbs fast
  • Fades dark spots and post-acne marks over time
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Cons
  • Initial tingling is normal and can feel intense for sensitive skin
  • Best introduced gradually, 2 to 3 times a week
  • Must be paired with SPF every morning
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How to use
Apply 2 to 3 drops to clean, dry skin in the morning before moisturizer. Start with 2 to 3 times a week and build up as your skin adjusts. Always follow with a broad-spectrum SPF during the day.

Ingredient interactions

No flagged interactions between the key ingredients in these two products. You can layer them at different routine steps without a known conflict.

FAQ

What is the main difference between By Wishtrend Pure Vitamin C 21.5 Advanced Serum and VT Cosmetics CICA Reedle Shot 100?

Both are serums. By Wishtrend Pure Vitamin C 21.5 Advanced Serum focuses on Dullness and Dark Spots, while VT Cosmetics CICA Reedle Shot 100 targets Pore Care and Exfoliation. Ingredient wise, By Wishtrend Pure Vitamin C 21.5 Advanced Serum leads with L-Ascorbic Acid 21.5% and Panthenol; VT Cosmetics CICA Reedle Shot 100 uses Spicule Microneedling and Exosome.

Can I use By Wishtrend Pure Vitamin C 21.5 Advanced Serum and VT Cosmetics CICA Reedle Shot 100 together?

They serve the same routine step, so pick one at a time rather than layering.

Which one is cheaper, By Wishtrend Pure Vitamin C 21.5 Advanced Serum or VT Cosmetics CICA Reedle Shot 100?

VT Cosmetics CICA Reedle Shot 100 is the more affordable option based on current listed prices (from €29 vs from €24).

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