Mamaearth Rosehip Face Serum with Rosehip & Gotu Kola for Glowing Skin vs La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum With Melasyl™ + Niacinamide

Mamaearth

La Roche-Posay

A serum built around Niacinamide and Zinc salt, for barrier repair and hydration.

A serum built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.

Serum

16 ingredients

32 ingredients

Brand price

INR 499.00 · checked 6 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 60.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

Brand from France

At a Glance

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Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1
Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.
Zinc PCA
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide

Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Retinoid1
Vitamin A derivatives that speed cell turnover.
Retinyl Palmitate
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Zinc PCA
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Niacinamide

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Parfum
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Parfum

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Octyldodecanol, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Retinyl Palmitate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Parfum, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Propylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Zinc PCA
Humectant
- Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Reduces Irritation
Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
1 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Phenoxyethanol (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Light Stabilizer
0-1 / —
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Propylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
Polysilicone-11
Film Forming
- Silicones
Silica
Abrasive
0-1 / —
Bis-Peg/Ppg-16/16 Peg/Ppg-16/16 Dimethicone
Emollient
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Cystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
2-Mercaptonicotinoyl Glycine
Skin Conditioning

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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Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
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Propylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propylene Glycol is the aliphatic alcohol that conforms generally to the formula
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →
Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
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Parfum
Fragrance, Perfuming
Parfum is a fragrance.
Learn more about Parfum →