Green Microalgae Retinol Plus Regenerating Serum vs Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide — Ingredient Comparison

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Green Microalgae Retinol Plus Regenerating Serum

Serum · 37 ingredients

Green Microalgae Retinol Plus serum is a high-performance, science and plant-based product delivering visible results in reducing deep lines and wrinkles, without causing irritation.

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Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide

Serum · 30 ingredients

A jelly-textured brightening serum formulated to target uneven skin tone, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation. Niacinamide works to support the skin barrier, refine pores, and even overall tone, while Vitamin C visibly fades dark spots; Vitamin A further promotes skin cell turnover and collagen production. It is best suited for those concerned with dullness, discoloration, or an uneven complexion.

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

Vitamin C+Vitamin E

Antioxidant duo

At a glance

Vegan

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Price

$59.50

$48

$11.50 less

Key ingredients

Retinol

A retinoid that speeds cell turnover to smooth texture, soften lines, and clear pores.

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.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Glycerin

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

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.

Gluconolactone (PHA)

A gentle, large-molecule exfoliant that smooths and hydrates — ideal for sensitive skin.

Panthenol (B5)

A barrier-repairing humectant that hydrates and calms — a sensitive-skin staple.

Sodium PCA

A humectant that pulls water into the skin for plumper, more hydrated skin.

Allantoin

Calms redness and smooths texture — buffers harsh actives beautifully.

Bisabolol

A soothing ingredient that calms redness and irritation.

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil

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

Niacinamide

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

L-Ascorbic Acid

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

Glycerin

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

Panthenol (B5)

A barrier-repairing humectant that hydrates and calms — a sensitive-skin staple.

Allantoin

Calms redness and smooths texture — buffers harsh actives beautifully.

Adenosine

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

Glycolic Acid (AHA)

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

AHA

Retinol

A plant-based retinol alternative — similar smoothing benefits, gentler, and pregnancy-friendly.

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Texture

Acne

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Firmness

Texture

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant