Comparison between Merle Norman Brilliant-c Brightening Serum vs. StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum

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Ingredients in both products 10
Components only in Merle Norman Brilliant-c Brightening Serum 35
Cyclomethicone, Disiloxane, Polyethylene, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11 and 30 more. Show.
Uniqueness: 77.8%
Components only in StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum 38
Uniqueness: 79.2%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Cyclomethicone
1
Water
2
Water
2
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
3
Disiloxane
3
Glycereth-7-Triacetate
4
Polyethylene
4
Pentylene Glycol
5
Dimethicone
5
Polysorbate-20
6
Polysilicone-11
6
Dipropylene Glycol
7
Cyclopentasiloxane
7
Glycerin
8
Ascorbyl Glucoside
8
Dimethyl Isosorbide
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Elasticity improvement, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Antiseptic, Regeneration, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss
Effects unique for Brilliant-c Brightening Serum:
Cleansing, Lifting, Healing, Antistatic, Protection, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating
Effects unique for Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum:
Antifungal, Deodorant, Anticellulite, Antiviral, Tones up skin, Hair strengthening
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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
13 out of 45
29%
chemical
27 out of 45
60%
natural
11 out of 48
23%
chemical
26 out of 48
54%

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: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#7Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#10Sodium Hyaluronate#13
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#18
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 5
Titanium Dioxide#48Retinol (Vitamin A)#12Limonene#35Linalool#36Citral#38Benzyl Benzoate#40

Detailed view

Merle Norman Brilliant-c Brightening Serum vs. StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C 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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