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Good Molecules Daily Brightening Serum Versus Cos De BAHA Vitamin C Serum Ascorbic Acid 15%

Serum
Serum
American Brand United States
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on November 28, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Antioxidant, Bleaching, Skin Conditioning

Arbutin is derived from the bearberry plant. It helps even out skin tone and reduce hyperpigmentation.

This ingredient has the ability to block tyrosinase, an enzyme that starts the process of skin darkening. When applied to the skin, arbutin works at a slow pace. This can make it less irritating than similar ingredients.

Kojic Acid is a similar ingredient.

Learn more about Arbutin
Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-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 
Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. 

It’s often used to:

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.

Learn more about Propanediol
Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

When to use

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Good Molecules Daily Brightening Serum 12 ingredients

4.1 /5
from 9 ratings
Hydrating (6) Light (5) Absorbs Well (4)
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Masha Tsatkin

8 months ago
Review

I don’t notice a huge difference when using it in my routine but I do like it

#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
#sticky
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Dean

8 months ago
Review

Great hydrating product, containing both Hyla acid and Vitamin e oil this product is perfect for dehydrated skin (and lips)!

#hydrating

Cos De BAHA Vitamin C Serum Ascorbic Acid 15% 14 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
Doesn't Work (1)
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Luta

1 month ago
Review

Didn't see any changes on my dark spots and it doesn't absorbs into skin really well either :( even when 2 hours pass i still have a sticky feeling on my face

#doesn't work