Clear Nose Dark Spot Bright Serum Versus Mary & May Rice Niacin 10% Triple Vitamin Serum
Updated on December 11, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Clear Nose Dark Spot Bright Serum 50 ingredients
Mary & May Rice Niacin 10% Triple Vitamin Serum 27 ingredients
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Clear Nose Dark Spot Bright Serum 50 ingredients
Mary & May Rice Niacin 10% Triple Vitamin Serum 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30
EmulsifyingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPEG-14m
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPrunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingAlgae Extract
Emollient
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Leaf Extract
EmollientRehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Saccharide Isomerate, Niacinamide, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30, Potassium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, PEG-14m, Sodium Hyaluronate, Parfum, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, 1,2-Hexanediol, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Algae Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Glucose, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Potassium Hyaluronate, Prunus Persica Leaf Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Cystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingVinyldimethicone
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingGlutathione
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingWater, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vinyldimethicone, Oryza Sativa Extract, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bisabolol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Tocopherol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glutathione, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolYou might know this ingredient as Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a more stable version of ascorbic acid.
Like other types of vitamin C, this ingredient has many benefits including reducing wrinkles, skin soothing, dark spot fading, and fighting against free radicals.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid interferes with the process of skin darkening, helping to reduce hyperpigmentation. It also encourages the skin to produce more collagen.
Once applied, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is converted to Vitamin C deeper in the skin's layers. This process is slow but makes this ingredient more tolerable for skin.
The optimum pH range for this ingredient is 4 - 5.5
Learn more about 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium Citrate1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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