Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum Versus Origins Dr. Andrew Weil For Origins™ Mega-Bright Dark Spot Correcting Serum
Updated on March 06, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum 10 ingredients
Origins Dr. Andrew Weil For Origins™ Mega-Bright Dark Spot Correcting Serum 54 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum 10 ingredients
Origins Dr. Andrew Weil For Origins™ Mega-Bright Dark Spot Correcting Serum 54 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Jasminum Officinale Oil
Masking
Viola Odorata Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingPolianthes Tuberosa Extract
MaskingCitronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Eugenol
Perfuming
PEG-6
HumectantRosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract
TonicPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGentiana Lutea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Cholesterol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract
AstringentSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingSqualane
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hordeum Distichon Extract
Skin ProtectingPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Di-C12-18 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSilica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysilicone-11, Butylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Viola Odorata Flower/Leaf Extract, Polianthes Tuberosa Extract, Citronellol, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Eugenol, PEG-6, Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract, Algae Extract, Salicylic Acid, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Squalane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Hordeum Distichon Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Di-C12-18 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride, Tromethamine, Polysorbate 60, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Hexylene Glycol, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891
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 GlycerinCaprylyl 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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolIngredient Ratings
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Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum 10 ingredients
Origins Dr. Andrew Weil For Origins™ Mega-Bright Dark Spot Correcting Serum 54 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum 10 ingredients
irritating
didn't notice much a difference with my dark spots/PIH. had to stop using it because it broke me out :(
(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.
