Merci Vitamin C Extra Bright Serum Versus Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe serums. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Merci Vitamin C Extra Bright Serum 17 ingredients
Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum 12 ingredients
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Merci Vitamin C Extra Bright Serum 17 ingredients
Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum 12 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
SolventTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Silanediol Salicylate
EmollientMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silanediol Salicylate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Saccharide Isomerate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Parfum, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate
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 WaterPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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Merci Vitamin C Extra Bright Serum 17 ingredients
Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum 12 ingredients
Reviews
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Merci Vitamin C Extra Bright Serum 17 ingredients
Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum 12 ingredients
This says it's fungal acne safe but on the website the ingredients says it has castor oil extract or something in here, personally I avoid anything with castor oil so beware.
Its been a few years, but from what I remember, I got this as a "only affordable option available at the store" when I ran out of Vit C serum and needed more - and I did not like this.
Felt like a waste of money. It didn't really do anything, I didn't see my usual results.
It also, oddly, did not oxidize...for like more than a year, as long as it took me to finish the bottle. That's weird to Show more
