Comparison between Merle Norman Brilliant-c Brightening Serum vs. Murad Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 13
Components only in Merle Norman Brilliant-c Brightening Serum 32
Uniqueness: 71.1%
Components only in Murad Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum 40
Uniqueness: 75.5%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Cyclomethicone
1
Water
2
Water
2
Glycolic Acid
3
Disiloxane
3
Glycerin
4
Polyethylene
4
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5
Dimethicone
5
Dimethicone
6
Polysilicone-11
6
Sodium Hydroxide
7
Cyclopentasiloxane
7
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
8
Ascorbyl Glucoside
8
Diisopropyl Sebacate
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Lifting, Healing, Elasticity improvement, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Antiseptic, Regeneration, Protection, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating
Effects unique for Brilliant-c Brightening Serum:
Antistatic
Effects unique for Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum:
Antifungal, Deodorant, Hair follicle nutrition
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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
14 out of 53
26%
chemical
31 out of 53
58%

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: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#12Betaine#18Butylene Glycol#32
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Glycolic Acid#2Oleyl Alcohol#23
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Titanium Dioxide#53Glycolic Acid#2Citric Acid#47

Detailed view

Merle Norman Brilliant-c Brightening Serum vs. Murad Vita-C Glycolic Brightening 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.

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