Comparison between Goodal Green Tangerine Vita C Dark Spot Serum vs. COSRX The Vitamin C 13 Serum

Find out which product is better for your skin.

45 Ingredients 25

1
Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract
1
Water
2
Butylene Glycol
2
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
3
1,2-Hexanediol
3
Butylene Glycol
4
Dipropylene Glycol
4
Dipropylene Glycol
5
Methyl Gluceth-20
5
Tromethamine
6
Water
6
3-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
7
Arbutin
7
Panthenol
8
Glycereth-26
8
Acetyl Glucosamine
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Uniqueness36 out of 45
80.0%
Uniqueness16 out of 25
64.0%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
20 out of 45
44%
chemical
17 out of 45
38%
natural
6 out of 25
24%
chemical
16 out of 25
64%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#21,2-Hexanediol#3Arbutin#7Allantoin#36Sodium Hyaluronate#37
Oily skin
Positive: 3Negative: 1
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#18Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#26Allantoin#36Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract#10
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Allantoin#36Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#18Eucalyptus Globulus#21
Dry skin
Positive: 7Negative: 0
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#2Butylene Glycol#3Panthenol#7Caffeine#9Sodium Hyaluronate#10Allantoin#16Tocopherol#20
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#16
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#16

Detailed view

Goodal Green Tangerine Vita C Dark Spot Serum vs. COSRX The Vitamin C 13 Serum
Position 1

#1Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#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

#2Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

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#2Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Antioxidants
UV Protection
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
Rejuvenation
Regeneration
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Vitamin C is known for its strong antioxidant activity. It helps to slow down aging processes. The other positive effect of this ingredient is that it helps to make skin tone even. It's a great ingredient to counter dark areas and uneven skin tone. It's well-researched and considered safe. But it's acid and can irritate the skin if used too often.

Position 3

#31,2-Hexanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

1,2-Hexanediol can do a lot of good things for the formulation of the product. It’s an emollient, preservative, and humectant. It keeps skin hydrated and soft. It’s a good component for dry and dehydrated skin.

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#3Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

Position 4
Both products have the same component on this position.

#4Dipropylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dipropylene Glycol is a solvent, emulsifier, viscosity decreasing, and masking agent. It helps to extract useful chemicals from plants and leaves, making natural components in a product more effective. It also helps to hydrate the skin. Considered safe for health and doesn't irritate the skin in common concentration.

Position 5

#5Methyl Gluceth-20

Origin: natural
Role: No information
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#5Tromethamine

Origin: chemical
Role: Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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