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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bea Skincare Brightening Serum versus Dermalure Intensive Night Serum .

Last updated on October 23, 2023. Published on February 27, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA and Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Serum British Brand United Kingdom
Serum American Brand United States

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA (2)
Retinoid
Vitamin C

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (5)
Scar Healing (5)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C
Niacinamide

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (6)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Antioxidant, Bleaching, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Alpha-Arbutin is made from hydroquinone and glucose. It may be derived from the fermentation of soybeans.

It is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may damage your skin cells.

Studies show this ingredient helps improve hyperpigmentation and fade discoloration.

Alpha-Arbutin may be used with other ingredients that help with hyperpigmentation. These ingredients include retinol, Vitamin C, niacinamide, and tranexamic acid.

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Bea Skincare Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dermalure Intensive Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

2
What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Loved

Kojic acid comes from fungi and can also be from fermented foods. It helps even out skin tone and reduce hyperpigmentation.

This ingredient works by blocking tyrosine, an enzyme that starts the process of skin darkening.

Kojic Acid is antifungal and often used to treat fungal infections. Additionally, it can help fight bacteria with its antimicrobrial properties. A side effect may be treating acne caused by bacteria.

A similar ingredient is arbutin.

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Bea Skincare Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Dermalure Intensive Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
What it does: Antimicrobial
Community Rating: Liked

Mandelic Acid helps exfoliate skin. It also contains antioxidant properties.

As an AHA, Mandelic Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Mandelic Acid may be an alternative to Glycolic Acid for those with sensitive skin.

Mandelic Acid may help reduce wrinkles, acne, and hyperpigmentation.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Bea Skincare Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Dermalure Intensive Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

4
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Bea Skincare Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

Dermalure Intensive Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

5
What it does: Antioxidant, Buffering, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.

Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.

Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.

Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!

Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.

Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.

The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.

Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.

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Bea Skincare Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Dermalure Intensive Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

71% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
14% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
67% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
17% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Bea Skincare Brightening Serum 7 ingredients

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Dermalure Intensive Night Serum 18 ingredients

4.0 /5
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Absorbs Well (1) Light (1) Works Well (1)
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HarrietandValentine

2 months ago · Normal Skin
Review

I love products with multiple actives in them so I can decrease the number or steps in my daily routine. In addition to 20% ascorbic acid, it also...

I love products with multiple actives in them so I can decrease the number or steps in my daily routine. In addition to 20% ascorbic acid, it also has brightening ingredients such as glutathione, tranexamic acid, kojic acid, etc. As with all vitamin c products, they oxidize quickly so you want to use them up within a couple of months (before their color darkens) and benefit from purchasing just one bottle at a time directly from the manufacturer to increase your odds of getting a fresher product. This product goes on thin and is not tacky, which I appreciate. It has a bit of a 'chemical' smell but that feels like a worthwhile trade off for a product that has so many great brightening ingredients.

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