Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mychelle Perfect C™ Serum 17% versus Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum .
Published on August 26, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Mychelle Perfect C™ Serum 17% 28 ingredients
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum 25 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Mychelle Perfect C™ Serum 17% 28 ingredients
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum 25 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Mychelle Perfect C™ Serum 17% 28 ingredients
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum 25 ingredients
Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Ascorbic Acid • Alcohol • Glycerin • Water • Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate • Ergothioneine • Buddleja Davidii Meristem Cell Culture • Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Lipids • Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil • Elaeis Guineensis Oil • Fructooligosaccharides • Beta-Carotene • Glucosamine • Wine Extract • Astaxanthin • Tocotrienols • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Tocopherol • Ubiquinone • Benzyl Alcohol • Xanthan Gum • Linalool • Limonene • Citral • Geraniol
Water • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Caprylyl Methicone • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Behenyl Alcohol • Benzyl Alcohol • Squalane • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Ferulic Acid • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Sodium Hyaluronate • Polysorbate 20 • Xanthan Gum • Beta-Glucan • Parfum • Sorbitol • Limonene • Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate • Disodium EDTA • Elaeis Guineensis Oil • Tocotrienols • Linalool • Tocopherol • Citral • Citronellol
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterMychelle Perfect C™ Serum 17% contains this as ingredient number 5.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Elaeis Guineensis Oil comes from the African Palm tree. This tree is native to Western and Southwestern Africa.
This oil is rich in antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging.
The Vitamin E and fatty acid content give palm oil a skin-hydrating property. Emollients help trap moisture in by creating a film on the skin.
Palm oil is created by either squeezing the fruit or crushing the kernel at the center of the fruit. In the 1800s, archaeologists discovered a 6000 year old Egyptian tomb containing palm oil.
Palm oil is controversial due to its social and environmental impacts. Several organizations are working to make palm oil harvest more sustainable, such as the RSPO.
Learn more about Elaeis Guineensis OilMychelle Perfect C™ Serum 17% contains this as ingredient number 13.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
We don't have a description for Tocotrienols.
Mychelle Perfect C™ Serum 17% contains this as ingredient number 19.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolMychelle Perfect C™ Serum 17% contains this as ingredient number 21.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholMychelle Perfect C™ Serum 17% contains this as ingredient number 23.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumMychelle Perfect C™ Serum 17% contains this as ingredient number 24.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolMychelle Perfect C™ Serum 17% contains this as ingredient number 25.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneMychelle Perfect C™ Serum 17% contains this as ingredient number 26.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.
The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
Learn more about CitralMychelle Perfect C™ Serum 17% contains this as ingredient number 27.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
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Mychelle Perfect C™ Serum 17% 28 ingredients
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum 25 ingredients
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