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Minimalist Vitamin C + E + Ferulic 16% Versus Murad Vitamin C Glycolic Brightening Serum

Serum

Indian Brand India

American Brand United States

Updated on August 20, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA, Vitamin C and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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Minimalist Vitamin C + E + Ferulic 16% 19 ingredients

Murad Vitamin C Glycolic Brightening Serum 53 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Minimalist Vitamin C + E + Ferulic 16% 19 ingredients

Murad Vitamin C Glycolic Brightening Serum 53 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Vitamin C + E + Ferulic 16%

Water

Skin Conditioning

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Solvent

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

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Ethoxydiglycol

Sodium Citrate

Citric Acid

1,2-Hexanediol

Sodium Gluconate

Ferulic Acid

Coceth-7

Phenoxyethanol

PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether

Fullerenes

Tocopheryl Acetate

Ethylhexylglycerin

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emulsifying

Pvp

Emulsion Stabilising

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Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Water, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Butylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Gluconate, Ferulic Acid, Coceth-7, Phenoxyethanol, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, Fullerenes, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pvp, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Vitamin C Glycolic Brightening Serum

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycolic Acid

Buffering

Glycerin

Humectant

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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Dimethicone

Sodium Hydroxide

Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Diisopropyl Sebacate

Emollient

C13-16 Isoparaffin

Solvent

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Ascorbic Acid

Urea

Yeast Amino Acids

Trehalose

Inositol

Taurine

Betaine

Glutathione

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Antioxidant

Cetearyl Isononanoate

Emollient

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Oleyl Alcohol

Emollient

4 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Silica

Abrasive

Hexylresorcinol

Antimicrobial

Polysilicone-11

Triheptanoin

Skin Conditioning

Polyisobutene

Marrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture

Skin Protecting

Zanthoxylum Bungeanum Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hydrolyzed Verbascum Thapsus Flower

Antioxidant

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

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Mica

Hexylene Glycol

Sodium Surfactin

Xymenynic Acid

Tocopheryl Acetate

PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether

Emulsifying

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract

Antioxidant

Sorbitol

Humectant

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Tin Oxide

Abrasive

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

T-Butyl Alcohol

Perfuming

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Decyl Glucoside

Gold

Citric Acid

Caprylyl Glycol

Phenoxyethanol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Sodium Benzoate

Potassium Sorbate

CI 77891

Water, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Sodium Hydroxide, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Diisopropyl Sebacate, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Ascorbic Acid, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Glutathione, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Oleyl Alcohol, Silica, Hexylresorcinol, Polysilicone-11, Triheptanoin, Polyisobutene, Marrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture, Zanthoxylum Bungeanum Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Verbascum Thapsus Flower, Butylene Glycol, Mica, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Surfactin, Xymenynic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Sorbitol, Tin Oxide, Xanthan Gum, T-Butyl Alcohol, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Gold, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, 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

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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Dimethyl Isosorbide

Solvent

Dimethyl Isosorbide is a solvent and helps deliver actives into your skin. It is created from sorbitol.

As a solvent, dimethyl isosorbide helps dissolve other ingredients. This helps ensure even distribution of an ingredient. It may also be used to decrease the thickness of a product.

Studies show dimethyl isosorbide is able to penetrate skin to deliver other ingredients into the skin, making them more effective.

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Butylene Glycol

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

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Citric Acid

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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Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol 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.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

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.