Hyper Real Serumizer Skin Balancing Hydration Serum vs Destress Redness Calming Serum with Vitamin C & Ceramides — Ingredient Comparison

MAC

Hyper Real Serumizer Skin Balancing Hydration Serum

Serum · 50 ingredients

MAC Hyper Real Serumizer is a serum + moisturizer hybrid that visibly reduces dark spots and the appearance of pores, hydrates, retexturizes and strengthens the skin barrier for a petal-smooth, even canvas with lit-from-within radiance. The formula subtly enhances skin for a healthy-looking glow.

Facile

Destress Redness Calming Serum with Vitamin C & Ceramides

Serum · 30 ingredients

A calming serum formulated to visibly reduce redness while strengthening the skin barrier, making it well suited for dry, combination, and normal skin types. Vitamin C brightens the complexion and delivers antioxidant protection, while ceramides and phytosphingosine work together to fortify the barrier, lock in moisture, and shield skin from environmental damage. The formula is fragrance-free and free from parabens, sulfates, phthalates, and mineral oils.

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At a glance

Fragrance-free

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Vegan

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Price

$52

$38

$14 less

Key ingredients

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.

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

Salicylic Acid

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

AHA

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Ceramides

Barrier lipids that seal in moisture and repair a compromised skin barrier.

Green Tea

An antioxidant that calms inflammation and helps regulate oil.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Cholesterol

A barrier lipid that helps seal in moisture and repair the skin barrier.

Salicylic Acid (BHA)

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

Lactic Acid (AHA)

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Glycolic Acid (AHA)

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Caffeine

An antioxidant that temporarily de-puffs and tightens — popular around the eyes.

Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)

A mineral filter that physically blocks the sun — gentle, good for sensitive skin.

L-Ascorbic Acid

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

Ceramides

Niacinamide

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

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Vitamin C Derivative

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

Allantoin

Calms redness and smooths texture — buffers harsh actives beautifully.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

AHA

Cholesterol

A barrier lipid that helps seal in moisture and repair the skin barrier.

Lactic Acid (AHA)

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Texture

Acne

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant

Protection

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Texture

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant