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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum versus One Thing Citrus Unshiu Fruit Extract .

Published on December 21, 2022

Overview

What they are

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

Free From

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

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Serum South Korean Brand South Korea
Toner South Korean Brand South Korea

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

Price

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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

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening
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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: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

One Thing Citrus Unshiu Fruit Extract contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

One Thing Citrus Unshiu Fruit Extract contains this as ingredient number 4.

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

25% are loved or liked
50% have mixed ratings
13% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
0% are loved or liked
75% have mixed ratings
0% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum 8 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Light Scent (2) Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Light (1)
Lottie's avatar

Lottie

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

really calmed my skin and inflammations!

acelexa's avatar

acelexa

3 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Not sure how effective Chaenomeles Sinensis is or this formula is. Seems to have a light scent

One Thing Citrus Unshiu Fruit Extract 4 ingredients

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