Comparison between Garnier Vitamin C Day Cream vs. Mama Earth Vitamin C Daily Glow Face Serum

Find out which product is better for your skin.

31 Ingredients 20

1
Water
1
Water
2
Dicaprylyl Ether
2
Ethoxydiglycol
3
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
4
Cetearyl Alcohol
4
Niacinamide
5
Glycerin
5
Propanediol
6
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil/​jojoba Seed Oil
6
Dimethyl Isosorbide
7
Propanediol
7
Phenoxyethanol
8
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
8
Ethylhexylglycerin
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Uniqueness28 out of 31
90.3%
Uniqueness17 out of 20
85.0%

Positive Effects

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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
11 out of 31
35%
chemical
16 out of 31
52%
natural
7 out of 20
35%
chemical
9 out of 20
45%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Glycerin#5Tocopherol#22Alcohol Denatured#18
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Salicylic Acid#23Glyceryl Stearate SE#9Glyceryl Stearate SE#15
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 5
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder#12Citric Acid#20Salicylic Acid#23Linalool#26Limonene#28Citral#29
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Sodium Hyaluronate#13Butylene Glycol#15Allantoin#20
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract#10Allantoin#20
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#20Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract#10

Detailed view

Garnier Vitamin C Day Cream vs. Mama Earth Vitamin C Daily Glow Face Serum
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#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.

Position 2

#2Dicaprylyl Ether

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#2Ethoxydiglycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair structure improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 3

#3Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.

It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.

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#3Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 4

#4Cetearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetearyl Alcohol is used mostly for formulation purposes. It’s a very good emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It helps the ingredients mix better and it makes the product spread on your skin evenly. It also makes the product thicker. It doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin.

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#4Niacinamide

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
Antioxidants
Acne fighting
Pore Shrinking
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 and it’s a superman in cosmetics. This ingredient is researched very well. It has a lot of positive reviews from scientists and experts. It's very important for healthy skin. The lack of this vitamin can cause dryness, itching, and sun sensitivity. The component removes small wrinkles and fine lines, heals wounds, and prevents the forming of cancer cells. It also makes the skin tone even by removing dark spots. It increases ceramide synthesis which increases the overall health of your skin. It fights acne and lowers pores.

Researches say that 4-5% of Niacinamide is the most effective concentration for skincare use.

Position 5

#5Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#5Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

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