Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator vs Gentle Vitamin C Serum — Ingredient Comparison

Dermalogica

Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator

Serum · 28 ingredients · USA

Achieve brighter and smoother skin with Dermalogica's Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator. An iconic exfoliating enzyme powder that activates upon contact with water, this powerful, yet gentle powder face scrub helps to even skin tone, clear blemishes and reduce the appearance of pores.

VeganCruelty-free

Dr. Althea

Gentle Vitamin C Serum

Serum · 21 ingredients

Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C is a beginner-friendly serum designed to visibly reduce dark spots and even skin tone. It features a unique oil technology that delivers lightweight, non-sticky hydration while Allantoin and Adenosine provide anti-aging benefits. Safe for acne-prone and sensitive skin.

Vegan

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How these two interact

Caution — space these apart

Stacked low-pH irritation

BHA+L-Ascorbic Acid

Stacked low-pH irritation

Use on separate days

Salicylic Acid+Niacinamide

Acne + oil control

At a glance

Vegan

Cruelty-free

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Price

$55.20

$16.73

$38.47 less

Key ingredients

Salicylic Acid

An oil-soluble acid that gets inside pores to clear congestion and calm breakouts.

Tea Tree

A botanical oil with antibacterial benefits that targets breakouts.

Green Tea

An antioxidant that calms inflammation and helps regulate oil.

Colloidal Oatmeal

A soothing ingredient that calms redness and irritation.

Rice Extract

A rice-derived ingredient that brightens and softens for a smooth, even glow.

Allantoin

Calms redness and smooths texture — buffers harsh actives beautifully.

Salicylic Acid (BHA)

An oil-soluble acid that gets inside pores to clear congestion and calm breakouts.

Licorice Root

Brightens and soothes at once.

Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

L-Ascorbic Acid

A form of vitamin C — an antioxidant that brightens, fades dark spots, and supports collagen.

Niacinamide

Strengthens the barrier, controls oil, and fades dark spots — gentle and plays well with almost everything.

Tea Tree

A botanical oil with antibacterial benefits that targets breakouts.

Green Tea

An antioxidant that calms inflammation and helps regulate oil.

Castor Oil/IPDI Copolymer

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Adenosine

A cell-signaling ingredient that smooths fine lines and supports firmer skin.

Allantoin

Calms redness and smooths texture — buffers harsh actives beautifully.

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Texture

Acne

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant