Pixi +C Vit Brightening Perfector vs Plum CeraSense™ Barrier Repair Face Moisturizer with Ceramides

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+C Vit Brightening Perfector

Plum

CeraSense™ Barrier Repair Face Moisturizer with Ceramides

A face moisturizer built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A face moisturizer built around AHA and Lactic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.

Face moisturizer

37 ingredients

68 ingredients

Brand price

USD 22.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 424.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Titanium Dioxide
Sunscreen1
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Titanium Dioxide
Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1
L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.
Ascorbic Acid

Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP
Face oil2
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate

Benefits

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Squalane
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Octyldodecanol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Squalane, Tribehenin, Zea Mays Starch
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Hydrating21
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, PCA, Saccharide Isomerate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Sorbitol, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Xylitol
Barrier Repair25
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-17 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetyl Palmitate, Cholesterol, Elaeis Guineensis Butter, Euterpe Oleracea Pulp Butter, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hexyldecanol, Phytosphingosine, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Bisabolol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Bisabolol

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Tribehenin
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Squalane
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citral, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene
May Worsen Eczema3
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Citral, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene

May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis21
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetyl Palmitate, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide, Elaeis Guineensis Butter, Euterpe Oleracea Pulp Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hexyldecanol, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Oily Skin5
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Elaeis Guineensis Butter, Euterpe Oleracea Pulp Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (in both products)
Occlusive
1 / 1
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Tribehenin
Emollient
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Disteardimonium Hectorite
Light Stabilizer
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Dipropylene Glycol
Perfuming
0-1 / —

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
C12-17 Alkane
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
0 / —
- Hydrating
Xylitol
Humectant
0-1 / —
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (in both products)
Occlusive
1 / 1
Sorbitol
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hydrating
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Ingredients Explained

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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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
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Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate isn't fungal acne safe.
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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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1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
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Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →