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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neogen Real Vita C Serum versus Geek & Gorgeous Stress Less .

Published on February 28, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Serum

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

Serum

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

Price

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Ingredient Info

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Neogen Real Vita C Serum 31 ingredients

Geek & Gorgeous Stress Less 14 ingredients

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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Neogen Real Vita C Serum 31 ingredients

Geek & Gorgeous Stress Less 14 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Irritating

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
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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: Loved

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!

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Neogen Real Vita C Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Geek & Gorgeous Stress Less contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

Neogen Real Vita C Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Geek & Gorgeous Stress Less contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Neogen Real Vita C Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

Geek & Gorgeous Stress Less contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
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.

Neogen Real Vita C Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.

Geek & Gorgeous Stress Less contains this as ingredient number 13.

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

Neogen Real Vita C Serum 31 ingredients

Geek & Gorgeous Stress Less 14 ingredients

35% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
50% are loved or liked
29% have mixed ratings
21% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

Neogen Real Vita C Serum 31 ingredients

Geek & Gorgeous Stress Less 14 ingredients

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Reviews

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Neogen Real Vita C Serum 31 ingredients

Real Vita C Serum hasn't been rated yet.
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Geek & Gorgeous Stress Less 14 ingredients

2.8 /5
from 6 ratings
No Scent (2) Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Light (1) Works Well (1)
elinstrandh's avatar

elinstrandh

3 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Not something my skin reacts to, but I have not noticed any benefits from using this.

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0ctopus_garden

1 month ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Pro: it does not irritate my skin, does not trigger acne, and it is gentle and does calm my skin.
Contra: it stings near the eyes area and I wish...

Pro: it does not irritate my skin, does not trigger acne, and it is gentle and does calm my skin.
Contra: it stings near the eyes area and I wish it would hydrate more.

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