Comparison between CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser vs. Merle Norman Brilliant-c Brightening Serum

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Ingredients in both products 6
Components only in CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser 17
Uniqueness: 73.9%
Components only in Merle Norman Brilliant-c Brightening Serum 39
Cyclomethicone, Disiloxane, Polyethylene, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11 and 34 more. Show.
Uniqueness: 86.7%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Water
1
Cyclomethicone
2
Glycerin
2
Water
3
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
3
Disiloxane
4
Cetearyl Alcohol
4
Polyethylene
5
Ceramide 3
5
Dimethicone
6
Ceramide 6-Ii
6
Polysilicone-11
7
Ceramide 1
7
Cyclopentasiloxane
8
Hyaluronic Acid
8
Ascorbyl Glucoside
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: , Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Antiseptic, Protection, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair protection
Effects unique for Hydrating Cleanser:
Acne fighting, Tones up skin, Hair volumizing
Effects unique for Brilliant-c Brightening Serum:
Antioxidant, UV Protection, Lightening, Lifting, Healing, Elasticity improvement, Antistatic, Regeneration, Hair conditioning, Hair growth stimulating
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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
6 out of 23
26%
chemical
17 out of 23
74%
natural
13 out of 45
29%
chemical
27 out of 45
60%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Stearyl Alcohol#12
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#10Glycerin#11Sodium Hyaluronate#24
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Titanium Dioxide#14Citric Acid#37

Detailed view

CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser vs. Merle Norman Brilliant-c Brightening Serum
Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1Cyclomethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Antistatic agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antistatic
Protection
Hair conditioning
Silicones
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 6 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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