Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow vs The Inkey List 15% Vitamin C + EGF Serum

Geek & Gorgeous

The Inkey List

A serum built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for hydration and antioxidant protection.

A serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for brightening and antioxidant protection.

Serum

10 ingredients

13 ingredients

Brand price

EUR 12.50 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 20.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1
L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.
Ascorbic Acid
Vitamin C1
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
Ascorbic Acid
Ferulic acid1
A plant antioxidant that stabilises vitamins C and E.
Ferulic Acid

Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Vitamin C1
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
Ascorbyl Glucoside

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair1
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Tocopherol
Anti-Aging1
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Ascorbic Acid
Brightening1
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Ascorbic Acid

Hydrating1
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol
Brightening2
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Ascorbyl Glucoside, Phytic Acid
Dark Spots1
Fades dark spots for a more even tone.
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Exfoliating1
Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.
Phytic Acid

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Tocopherol

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Benzyl Alcohol
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Benzyl Alcohol

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Sodium Hydroxide (in both products)
Buffering
0 / —
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Phenoxyethanol (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —
Benzyl Alcohol
Preservative
- EU labelled fragrance allergen
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Xanthan Gum
Cleansing
0-1 / —
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Metabisulfite
Preservative

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
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