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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Garnier Bright Complete Anti Acne Serum with Niacinamide versus Luxe Organix Miracle Solutions Acne Derm+ Serum .

Published on December 10, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA, BHA and niacinamide

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances

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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)
BHA
Vitamin C
Niacinamide

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (5)
Rosacea (6)
Eczema (5)

Notable Ingredients

AHA (3)
BHA
PHA
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (5)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (5)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (6)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (6)
Acne Trigger (4)
Irritating (5)
Rosacea (6)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterAlcohol Denat.Butylene GlycolIsopropyl MyristateEthylhexyl PalmitateNiacinamideGlyceryl StearateSilicaDimethiconeCetearyl AlcoholPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearatePeg-100 StearateBehenyl AlcoholButyrospermum Parkii ButterPhenoxyethanolCarbomerTriethanolamineAllantoinCaprylhydroxamic AcidIsopropyl Palmitate Caprylyl GlycolBoswellia Serrata Resin ExtractDisodium EDTASalicylic AcidMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf ExtractHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit ExtractGlycolic AcidUlmus Davidiana Root ExtractPueraria Lobata Root ExtractPinus Palustris Leaf ExtractOenothera Biennis Flower ExtractCapryloyl Salicylic AcidZinc PCAMandelic AcidGluconic AcidLactic AcidSodium HydroxideDenatonium BenzoateLactobionic AcidDioscorea Japonica Root ExtractViola Mandshurica Flower ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractLaminaria Japonica ExtractChrysanthemum Parthenium ExtractCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractMentha Piperita Leaf ExtractThymus Vulgaris ExtractAnthemis Nobilis Flower ExtractOriganum Vulgare Leaf ExtractUrtica Dioica ExtractSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerSodium HyaluronateSalvia Officinalis Leaf ExtractLippia Citriodora Leaf ExtractBellis Perennis Flower ExtractGlycerinEthylhexylglycerinCitric Acid

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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: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Garnier Bright Complete Anti Acne Serum with Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 1.

Luxe Organix Miracle Solutions Acne Derm+ Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.

Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.

One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.

Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

Learn more about Alcohol Denat.

Garnier Bright Complete Anti Acne Serum with Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 2.

Luxe Organix Miracle Solutions Acne Derm+ Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Garnier Bright Complete Anti Acne Serum with Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 3.

Luxe Organix Miracle Solutions Acne Derm+ Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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Garnier Bright Complete Anti Acne Serum with Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 4.

Luxe Organix Miracle Solutions Acne Derm+ Serum contains this as ingredient number 56.

5
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Garnier Bright Complete Anti Acne Serum with Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 8.

Luxe Organix Miracle Solutions Acne Derm+ Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.

6
What it does: Masking, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.

Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.

Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.

It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.

In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.

While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.

If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.

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Garnier Bright Complete Anti Acne Serum with Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 9.

Luxe Organix Miracle Solutions Acne Derm+ Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

7
What it does: Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.

Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.

Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.

Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.

Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Lactic Acid

Garnier Bright Complete Anti Acne Serum with Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 16.

Luxe Organix Miracle Solutions Acne Derm+ Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.

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

48% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet
41% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet

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Garnier Bright Complete Anti Acne Serum with Niacinamide 21 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 2 ratings
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DanielaBaez_950

8 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Caused purge effect
I got small pimples, I used it for a month to give it a real try and it never got better, I didn't have too many pimples but I...

Caused purge effect
I got small pimples, I used it for a month to give it a real try and it never got better, I didn't have too many pimples but I got both cheeks which then left marks on my skin that Never had acne scars until now nothing recommended I hate it

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ChienYun_CY

11 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Cause my skin to breakout
Saw advertisements that this product is great at clearing acne spots and scars. But after 3 days of using the product I...

Cause my skin to breakout
Saw advertisements that this product is great at clearing acne spots and scars. But after 3 days of using the product I start getting many small red dots on different parts of my face. I tried to give a couple more tries only to get more acne growth. Was disappointed

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