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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 Bielenda Supremelab Energy Boost Brightening Serum with Ultra-Stable Vitamin C .

Last updated on February 19, 2024. Published on August 31, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin C

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens and fragrances

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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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Buy Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum

Starts at $19.64
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Starts at $32.00

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

AHA
Vitamin C

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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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: 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.

Bielenda Supremelab Energy Boost Brightening Serum with Ultra-Stable Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
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.

Bielenda Supremelab Energy Boost Brightening Serum with Ultra-Stable Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
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.

Bielenda Supremelab Energy Boost Brightening Serum with Ultra-Stable Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 15.

4
What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 61.

Bielenda Supremelab Energy Boost Brightening Serum with Ultra-Stable Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 18.

5
What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 62.

Bielenda Supremelab Energy Boost Brightening Serum with Ultra-Stable Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 17.

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

58% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
11% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
28% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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