Ada Tina vs Sallve — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Sérum Antiacne
8.7/10 · Sallve
| C 20 Serum Clareador Anti-Melasma | Sérum Antiacne | |
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| Brand | Ada Tina | Sallve |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Editor Rating | 8.5/10 | 8.7/10 ★ |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Texture | Lightweight clear serum | Watery clarifying serum |
| Finish | Bright, smooth, non-sticky | Mattifying |
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| Verdict | Ada Tina's C 20 Serum is the Italian-Brazilian vitamin C treatment specifically formulated for melasma — the pigmentation condition that affects roughly 30% of Brazilian women and is notoriously difficult to treat in high-UV equatorial climates. Sodium ascorbyl phosphate (SAP) at 20% provides potent brightening and melanin inhibition without the instability of L-ascorbic acid — critical in a country where bathroom temperatures regularly exceed 30°C. Carnosine, an amino acid dipeptide, provides additional anti-glycation and antioxidant support. Dual hyaluronic acid (regular + sodium hyaluronate) provides hydration at two molecular weights. Olive leaf extract adds polyphenol antioxidant defence. The 10-ingredient formula is remarkably clean — no fragrance, no colourants, no unnecessary additions. Ada Tina was founded by an Italian dermatologist in São Paulo, and the formulation philosophy is distinctly Italian-clinical: maximum active concentration, minimum filler. | Sallve is Brazil's leading clean-actives indie brand and the Sérum Antiacne is their acne workhorse. 2% salicylic acid, niacinamide, tea tree leaf oil, willow bark extract for natural BHA support, plus buchu (Barosma Betulina) — a South American botanical that's uncommon outside Brazil. Alcohol-free, fragrance-free formula. |
