Glossier Super Glow Versus Cosmecos Siero Viso Illuminante

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Glossier Super Glow versus Cosmecos Siero Viso Illuminante .

Last updated on February 19, 2024. Published on April 07, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Glossier Super Glow

Cosmecos Siero Viso Illuminante

Serum American Brand United States

Serum Italian Brand Italy

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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Glossier Super Glow 24 ingredients

Cosmecos Siero Viso Illuminante 15 ingredients

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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Glossier Super Glow 24 ingredients

Cosmecos Siero Viso Illuminante 15 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C

Benefits

Hydrating (6)

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing

Skin Texture

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

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Ingredients Compared

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

Glossier Super Glow 24 ingredients

Cosmecos Siero Viso Illuminante 15 ingredients

Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Dimethicone • Propanediol • Glycerin • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Xanthan Gum • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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

Water

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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Glossier Super Glow contains this as ingredient number 1.

Cosmecos Siero Viso Illuminante contains this as ingredient number 1.

Propanediol

What it does: Solvent

Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Glossier Super Glow contains this as ingredient number 3.

Cosmecos Siero Viso Illuminante contains this as ingredient number 4.

Dimethicone

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Glossier Super Glow contains this as ingredient number 4.

Cosmecos Siero Viso Illuminante contains this as ingredient number 3.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Glossier Super Glow contains this as ingredient number 7.

Cosmecos Siero Viso Illuminante contains this as ingredient number 2.

Glycerin

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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Glossier Super Glow contains this as ingredient number 9.

Cosmecos Siero Viso Illuminante contains this as ingredient number 5.

Xanthan Gum

What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Glossier Super Glow contains this as ingredient number 23.

Cosmecos Siero Viso Illuminante contains this as ingredient number 10.

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