StriVectin Pro Glowfoliant Mix-In Microderm Crystals Versus Murad Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial
Updated on August 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, exfoliants 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
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
StriVectin Pro Glowfoliant Mix-In Microderm Crystals 27 ingredients
Murad Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial 46 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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StriVectin Pro Glowfoliant Mix-In Microderm Crystals 27 ingredients
Murad Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial 46 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingMyristyl Nicotinate
Skin ConditioningDiamond Powder
Abrasive
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Silicon Ferment
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Oxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Decyl Glucoside, Myristyl Nicotinate, Diamond Powder, Mandelic Acid, Lactic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Magnesium Aspartate, Polysorbate 20, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Sodium Oxide, Tocopherol, Chlorphenesin, Silica, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, CI 77491
Glycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Tristearate
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Urea
Buffering
Yeast Amino Acids
HumectantTrehalose
Humectant
Inositol
Humectant
Taurine
BufferingBetaine
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Abrasive
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCellulose Acetate
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentPropylene Glycol Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingProtease
Skin Conditioning
Lipase
Skin ConditioningGold
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
CI 15510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin, Silica, Water, Glycolic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Tristearate, Lactic Acid, CI 77891, Synthetic Beeswax, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ascorbic Acid, Glutathione, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Maltodextrin, Phospholipids, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Cellulose Acetate, Boron Nitride, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sorbitol, Xanthan Gum, Protease, Lipase, Gold, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Parfum, CI 15510, CI 19140, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaTocopherol (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 TocopherolWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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