Comparison between Merle Norman Brilliant-c Brightening Serum vs. Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum
- 45 components -
- 54 components -
Find out which product is better for your skin.
Ingredients in both products 14
Components only in Merle Norman Brilliant-c Brightening Serum 31
Uniqueness: 68.9%
Components only in Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum 40
Isopropyl Palmitate, C14-22 Alcohols, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate SE and 35 more.
Uniqueness: 74.1%
Face to Face
Components position by position
1
Cyclomethicone
1
Water
2
Water
2
Dimethicone
3
Disiloxane
3
Cyclopentasiloxane
4
Polyethylene
4
Isopropyl Palmitate
5
Dimethicone
5
C14-22 Alcohols
6
Polysilicone-11
6
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
7
Cyclopentasiloxane
7
Propanediol
8
Ascorbyl Glucoside
8
Glyceryl Stearate SE
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Positive Effects
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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Healing, Elasticity improvement, Antistatic, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Antiseptic, Regeneration, Protection, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating
Effects unique for Brilliant-c Brightening Serum:
Cleansing, Lightening, LiftingEffects unique for Retinol Youth Renewal Serum:
Deodorant, Tones up skin, Hair follicle nutrition-- Show more --
ECO Metrics
Find out how eco-friendly the components are
Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
13 out of 45
29%
chemical
27 out of 45
60%
natural
12 out of 54
22%
chemical
32 out of 54
59%
Concerns
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Components by Skin Type
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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
Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Sodium Hyaluronate#14Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract#20Betaine#26Glycerin#27Butylene Glycol#33
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 4
Isopropyl Palmitate#4Glyceryl Stearate SE#8Ethylhexyl Palmitate#31Laureth-23#38
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Titanium Dioxide#49Retinol (Vitamin A)#11
Detailed view
Merle Norman Brilliant-c Brightening Serum vs. Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum
Position 1
#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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#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.
