Medicube Red succinic acid serum Versus Eqqualberry Vitamin illuminating serum

Serums/Treatments	Serums/Treatments
Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.	Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.
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Ingredient info	Ingredient info
Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free cruelty-free

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water, glycereth-26, niacinamide, glycerin, butylene glycol, panthenol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dicaprylyl ether, arginine, polyglyceryl-4 laurate, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, polyglyceryl-6 laurate, succinic acid, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, diethoxyethyl succinate, betaine, propanediol, hydroxyacetophenone, sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, salicylic acid, polyisobutene, melia azadirachta leaf extract, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, melia azadirachta flower extract, squalane, allantoin, curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, tromethamine, adenosine, hydroxyethylcellulose, xanthan gum, disodium edta, sorbitan oleate, caprylyl/capryl glucoside, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, ocimum sanctum leaf extract, monascus extract, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, dextrin, corallina officinalis extract, geranium maculatum oil, ceramide np, tocopherol, phytosphingosine, morinda citrifolia fruit extract, beta-glucan, momordica charantia fruit extract, hydrogenated lecithin, hibiscus esculentus fruit extract, lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract 23	Malpighia glabra (acerola) fruit water(400,000ppm), aqua/water/eau, butylene glycol, glycerin, cetyl ethylhexanoate, niacinamide(40,000ppm), 1,2-hexanediol, arbutin, hydrogenated lecithin, pentaerythrityl tetrabehenate, diethoxyethyl succinate, betaine, ceramide np, hydroxyethyl urea, caprylic/capric triglyceride, melia azadirachta leaf extract, cetearyl alcohol, squalane, melia azadirachta flower extract, panthenol(2,940ppm), curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, tocopherol(2,000ppm), carbomer, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, tromethamine, xanthan gum, allantoin, ethylhexylglycerin, 2,3-butanediol, ocimum sanctum leaf extract, disodium edta, sodium hyaluronate, sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan, corallina officinalis extract, malpighia glabra (acerola) fruit extract, glyceryl stearate, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, hyaluronic acid, hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, potassium hyaluronate, rubus fruticosus (blackberry) fruit extract, vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) fruit extract, vaccinium angustifolium (blueberry) fruit extract, rubus idaeus (raspberry) fruit extract, sambucus nigra fruit extract, ceramide ns, ceramide as, ceramide ap, cholesterol, ferulic acid, glutathione, tranexamic acid, adenosine, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid(10ppm), pentylene glycol, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, sodium acetylated hyaluronate, ceramide eop

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Water serves as a fundamental component in skincare products, often listed as the first ingredient, which means it's the most abundant. It acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve other ingredients and facilitate the application and absorption of products.

Glycereth-26

Function: Viscosity controlling, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Niacinamide

Also-called: Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 | Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a potent skincare ingredient renowned for its wide-ranging benefits.

It helps to strengthen the skin's barrier function, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's also effective in managing acne and reducing redness and inflammation.

Furthermore, it inhibits melanin production, thereby assisting in fading hyperpigmentation and evening out skin tone. Safe for almost all skin types, niacinamide is a versatile ingredient found in various skincare products.

Glycerin

Also-called: Glycerol | Function: Skin-identical ingredient, Viscosity controlling, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent