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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 Cos De BAHA 2% Hydroquinone + Arbutin + Niacinamide 4% Serum .

Last updated on February 19, 2024. Published on February 20, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening 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

What's Inside

They both contain 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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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 (2)
BHA
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (2)
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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: 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.

Cos De BAHA 2% Hydroquinone + Arbutin + Niacinamide 4% Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

2
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.

Cos De BAHA 2% Hydroquinone + Arbutin + Niacinamide 4% Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
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.

Cos De BAHA 2% Hydroquinone + Arbutin + Niacinamide 4% Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
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.

Cos De BAHA 2% Hydroquinone + Arbutin + Niacinamide 4% Serum 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
44% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
17% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet

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