Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Origins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Advanced Face Serum versus Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum .
Published on June 11, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Origins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Advanced Face Serum 60 ingredients
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum 25 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
- Butyrospermum Parkii Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
- Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
- Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
- Boswellia Carterii Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Elaeis Guineensis Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
- Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not 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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Origins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Advanced Face Serum 60 ingredients
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum 25 ingredients
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Origins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Advanced Face Serum 60 ingredients
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum 25 ingredients
Water • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Glycerin • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Camelina Sativa Seed Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Mangifera Indica Seed Butter • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil • Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil • Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Boswellia Carterii Oil • Limonene • Linalool • Citronellol • Geraniol • Citral • Ganoderma Lucidum Extract • Fuscoporia Obliqua Sclerotium Extract • Cordyceps Sinensis Extract • Ergothioneine • Lactobacillus Ferment • Butylene Glycol • Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Dimethicone • Squalane • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Hordeum Vulgare Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract • Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate • Hypnea Musciformis Extract • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Caprylyl Glycol • Caffeine • Gelidiella Acerosa Extract • Linoleic Acid • Polysorbate 20 • Phytosterols • Maltodextrin • Tocotrienols • Squalene • Sodium Hyaluronate • Xanthan Gum • Elaeis Guineensis Oil • Sodium Hydroxide • Tocopherol • Phenoxyethanol • Sorbic Acid • Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
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 WaterOrigins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Advanced Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.
Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.
It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.
Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.
Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilOrigins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Advanced Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.
The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.
As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinOrigins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Advanced Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 LimoneneOrigins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Advanced Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 LinaloolOrigins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Advanced Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolOrigins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Advanced Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 CitralOrigins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Advanced Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneOrigins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Advanced Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Origins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Advanced Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 45.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
We don't have a description for Tocotrienols.
Origins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Advanced Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 48.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateOrigins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Advanced Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 50.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 GumOrigins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Advanced Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 51.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 OilOrigins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Advanced Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 52.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 TocopherolOrigins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Advanced Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 54.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
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Origins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Advanced Face Serum 60 ingredients
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