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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum versus Differin Dark Spot Correcting Serum 2% Hydroquinone .

Last updated on November 18, 2023. Published on April 23, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and reef safe serums. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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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.

Price

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Starts at $12.00
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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

Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Benefits

Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (2)
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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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Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Differin Dark Spot Correcting Serum 2% Hydroquinone contains this as ingredient number 14.

2
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Differin Dark Spot Correcting Serum 2% Hydroquinone contains this as ingredient number 4.

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

70% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
10% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
21% are loved or liked
29% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum 10 ingredients

2.8 /5
from 18 ratings
Doesn't Work (6) Sticky (2) Broke Me Out (2) Hydrating (1) Great Value (1) Drying (1)
bsabrina's avatar

bsabrina

1 year ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

irritating
didn't notice much a difference with my dark spots/PIH. had to stop using it because it broke me out :(

AshN.'s avatar

AshN.

3 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

(Tried Jun 2022) Can't say I was particularly fond of this product mainly because of the fact that I didn't really see a difference in any of my...

(Tried Jun 2022) Can't say I was particularly fond of this product mainly because of the fact that I didn't really see a difference in any of my dark spots/hyperpigmentation improving. Not sure if this is more so formulated to be stronger for those with fairer skin.

Differin Dark Spot Correcting Serum 2% Hydroquinone 14 ingredients

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