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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum versus 9wishes Mega Vitamin Ampule Serum .

Last updated on February 19, 2024. Published on November 28, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, Vitamin C and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots 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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Starts at $9.29

Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (5)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (5)

Concerns

Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Galactomyces Ferment FiltrateDipropylene GlycolGlycerinAscorbic Acid1,2-HexanediolNiacinamideTromethamineTrehaloseC12-14 Pareth-12AllantoinHydroxyethylcelluloseXanthan GumEthylhexylglycerinAdenosineCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilHydrogenated LecithinGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerSodium HyaluronatePvm/Ma CopolymerPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate Lavandula Angustifolia OilPanthenolSodium Ascorbyl PhosphatePhenylethyl ResorcinolPropolis ExtractAronia Melanocarpa Fruit ExtractBambusa Vulgaris ExtractAspalathus Linearis ExtractSaccharide HydrolysateMaltodextrinFicus Carica Fruit ExtractPhoenix Dactylifera Fruit ExtractTuber Magnatum ExtractPyridoxineHouttuynia Cordata ExtractFolic AcidBiotinOpuntia Ficus-Indica ExtractOpuntia Coccinellifera Fruit ExtractCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideAdansonia Digitata Seed ExtractLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateSparassis Crispa ExtractCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractBrassica Oleracea Italica ExtractTocopherolCyanocobalaminVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit ExtractVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit ExtractVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit ExtractRubus Idaeus Fruit ExtractRubus Fruticosus Fruit ExtractRibes Nigrum Fruit ExtractEuterpe Oleracea Fruit ExtractSpirulina Maxima ExtractThiamine HclLinoleic AcidInositolAstaxanthinCaramelLinaloolLimonene

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.

1
What it does: Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

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Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

9wishes Mega Vitamin Ampule Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

9wishes Mega Vitamin Ampule Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Antioxidant, Buffering, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.

Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.

Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.

Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!

Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.

Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.

The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.

Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.

Learn more about Ascorbic Acid

Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

9wishes Mega Vitamin Ampule Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.

4
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.

Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

9wishes Mega Vitamin Ampule Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

5
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

9wishes Mega Vitamin Ampule Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

6
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising
Community Rating: Mixed

Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.

Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.

This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.

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Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

9wishes Mega Vitamin Ampule Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.

7
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.

Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

9wishes Mega Vitamin Ampule Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

8
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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 Hyaluronate

Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

9wishes Mega Vitamin Ampule Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Aspalathus Linearis Extract.

Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.

9wishes Mega Vitamin Ampule Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

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58% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
11% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
45% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
6% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet

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