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Merit Beauty Great Skin Instant Glow Serum Versus Jane Iredale Calming Lavender Hydration Spray

Serum
Setting Spray & Powder
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on October 25, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, 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 Side-by-side

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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.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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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.

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Buffering, Masking

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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When to use

99 Routines
79% use in am
21% use in pm
96% use every day
When to use See routines that use it ->
7 Routines
57% use in am
43% use in pm
100% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Merit Beauty Great Skin Instant Glow Serum 20 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Expensive (1) Irritating (1)
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a.b.c.d.e

1 year ago
Review

Makes u SO glowy in the morning as and helps skin feel moisturized

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Jade

5 months ago
Review

burns my skin, not severely but enough that I noticed redness immediately after applying the product.

#expensive
#irritating

Jane Iredale Calming Lavender Hydration Spray 11 ingredients

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