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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 Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum .

Last updated on April 05, 2024. Published on October 21, 2021

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 Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, 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 oils

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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

Vitamin C
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating
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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

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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.

Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum 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.

Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

3
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

4
What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a form of Vitamin C. It is the salt of ascorbic acid.

This ingredient is more gentle than ascorbic acid. It is also more stable when exposed to light and oxygen.

Vitamin C helps reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.

Your skin uses Vitamin C to produce collagen and collagen production plays a role in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. As an antioxidant, this ingredient also helps reduce the signs of aging such as fine-lines and wrinkles.

VItamin C helps brighten skin by blocking the process of skin darkening.

In a 2011 study, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate was found to have antibacterial properties. This may help treat acne.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

Learn more about Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

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
59% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
12% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum 62 ingredients

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Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum 17 ingredients

4.3 /5
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samsasam

10 months ago · Normal Skin
Review

Staple in my routine
It feels great and absorbs nicely into the skin. I've noticed that my skin has been brighter & a more even tone/less redness.

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