Side by side
The pigment actives overlap. The real difference is retinol: Hydra Glow Cream has it, Maxdif does not.
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| Elluvi Hydra Glow Cream | Jenpharm Maxdif Brightening Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Key actives | 0.3% retinol, 2% alpha arbutin, 5% niacinamide, kojic acid | Alpha arbutin, kojic dipalmitate, niacinamide, vitamin C |
| Strengths stated | Yes | No |
| When to use | Night only | Morning and evening |
| Pregnancy | Not recommended (retinol) | Ask your doctor |
| Size and price | 50 ml, Rs. 1,449 | 40 g, Rs. 1,498 (Rs. 1,348 on sale) |
| Returns | 14-day skin guarantee, even opened | 3 days, per Jenpharm's page |
Who should pick which
Pick Hydra Glow Cream if you want retinol for texture and fine lines as well as dark spots, are not pregnant, and can use it at night. Pick Maxdif if you want a retinol-free cream you can use in the day, or you have never used retinol and prefer to start without it.
Hydra Glow Cream contains fragrance and is not marked for sensitive skin. Start it at two to three nights a week and use sunscreen every morning.
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FAQs
Both use alpha arbutin, kojic acid and niacinamide. Hydra Glow Cream adds 0.3% retinol and states its strengths (night only, Rs. 1,449, 50 ml). Maxdif is retinol-free and usable in the day (Rs. 1,498, 40 g). Choose by whether you want retinol.
If you have never used retinol and want to avoid it, Maxdif. If you are ready to start retinol slowly, Hydra Glow Cream at two nights a week, with daily sunscreen.