Serum comparison
CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum vs Plum 15% Vitamin C & Mandarin Glow Boost Serum
For acne-prone skin, Plum 15% Vitamin C & Mandarin Glow Boost Serum scores higher (64% vs 100% clean). For fungal acne, Plum 15% Vitamin C & Mandarin Glow Boost Serum is the safer pick.
| CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum | Plum 15% Vitamin C & Mandarin Glow Boost Serum | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean score | 64% | 100% |
| Pore-clogging | Mild risk | Acne-safe |
| Fungal acne | Not fungal-acne safe | Fungal-acne safe |
| Ingredients rated 3+ | 0 | 0 |
| Recognised ingredients | 7 / 33 | 1 / 18 |
| Type | leave-on | leave-on |
Only in CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum
- Cetearyl Alcohol: rated 2/5
- Isopropyl Myristate: rated 5/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Polysorbate 20: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
Only in Plum 15% Vitamin C & Mandarin Glow Boost Serum
No extra flagged ingredients compared with the other product.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for acne-prone skin, CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum or Plum 15% Vitamin C & Mandarin Glow Boost Serum?
For acne-prone skin, Plum 15% Vitamin C & Mandarin Glow Boost Serum scores higher (64% vs 100% clean). For fungal acne, Plum 15% Vitamin C & Mandarin Glow Boost Serum is the safer pick.
Do CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum and Plum 15% Vitamin C & Mandarin Glow Boost Serum have similar ingredients?
They share 1 recognised ingredients, including Water.
Both scans use each brand's official ingredient list. See the product pages for sources and dates.
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