Mary & May vs VT Cosmetics — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Reedle Shot 100
9/10 · VT Cosmetics
| Vitamin B,C,E Glow Serum | Reedle Shot 100 | |
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| Brand | Mary & May | VT Cosmetics |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Editor Rating | 7.9/10 | 9/10 ★ |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Texture | Lightweight multivitamin serum | Thick, almost gritty serum with fine microneedle spicules you can feel on application |
| Finish | Velvet | smooth, slightly tingling, refreshed |
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| Verdict | Mary & May's daily multivitamin glow serum — niacinamide + ascorbyl glucoside + tocopheryl acetate in a minimalist clean-formula approach. The accessible-tier alternative to higher-priced multivitamin serums (I Dew Care Bright Side Up, Glow Recipe Watermelon Pink Juice) at $18. | At-home microneedling in a bottle. The spicules are made from freshwater sponges and feel like tiny prickles as you massage them in — the sensation is alarming the first time but completely normal. Over 4-8 weeks, it genuinely improves texture, reduces pore visibility, and smooths scarring. Start with the 100 concentration before graduating to 300 or 700. |
