Garnier Light Complete Vitamin C Serum Versus Luxe Organix Miracle Solutions Acne Derm+ Pimple Corrector
Updated on February 20, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA and niacinamide
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 parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Garnier Light Complete Vitamin C Serum 35 ingredients
Luxe Organix Miracle Solutions Acne Derm+ Pimple Corrector 53 ingredients
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Garnier Light Complete Vitamin C Serum 35 ingredients
Luxe Organix Miracle Solutions Acne Derm+ Pimple Corrector 53 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
BufferingBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
Emollient3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientBHT
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Phenylethyl Resorcinol
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentAcetyl Trifluoromethylphenyl Valylglycine
Skin ConditioningOxothiazolidinecarboxylic Acid
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Isononyl Isononanoate, BHT, Linalool, Geraniol, Parfum, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Adenosine, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citric Acid, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Acetyl Trifluoromethylphenyl Valylglycine, Oxothiazolidinecarboxylic Acid, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Propanediol
SolventPEG-100 Stearate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract
Tonic
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBellis Perennis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLippia Citriodora Leaf Extract
Astringent
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingUrtica Dioica Extract
AstringentOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Thymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract
Skin ConditioningUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningViola Mandshurica Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Zinc Pyrithione
Antiseborrhoeic
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDenatonium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Polynaphthalenesulfonate
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Water, Alcohol Denat., Niacinamide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Salicylic Acid, Stearic Acid, Propanediol, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Gluconolactone, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Bellis Perennis Flower Extract, Lippia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Urtica Dioica Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Zinc Pyrithione, 1,2-Hexanediol, Allantoin, Adenosine, Arginine, Myristic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Denatonium Benzoate, Sodium Polynaphthalenesulfonate, Disodium EDTA, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
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 NiacinamideSalicylic 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.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidAdenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineDisodium 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 EDTAIngredient Ratings
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Garnier Light Complete Vitamin C Serum 35 ingredients
Luxe Organix Miracle Solutions Acne Derm+ Pimple Corrector 53 ingredients
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Garnier Light Complete Vitamin C Serum 35 ingredients
broke out my oily acne-prone face. the cream version is better when getting rid of dark spots; i suggest never to use vit c with fresh acne.
[Oily skin] This product breaks me out so bad even though I do not have acne-prone skin. It only takes around a few days for me to stop using it.
