Aesop Blue Chamomile Facial Hydrating Masque Versus Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Aesop Blue Chamomile Facial Hydrating Masque Versus Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum

This wash off mask is made with Niacinamide and Panthenol for a rinse-off hydration boost.

This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

No concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Glycereth-26

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

Niacinamide

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Coco-Caprylate

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Phenoxyethanol

Trideceth-9

Bisabolol

PEG-5 Ethylhexanoate

Panthenol

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Benzoic Acid

Dehydroacetic Acid

Ethylhexylglycerin

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil

Citric Acid

Sodium Carrageenan

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Sea Salt

Limonene

Linalool

Water, Glycereth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Niacinamide, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Coco-Caprylate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Trideceth-9, Bisabolol, PEG-5 Ethylhexanoate, Panthenol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Citric Acid, Sodium Carrageenan, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Sea Salt, Limonene, Linalool

Propanediol

Glycerin

Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydroxyacetophenone

Sodium Citrate

Tocopherol

Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.

Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.

However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.

Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.

In skincare formulas, citric acid can:

While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.

Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.

Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger.

However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure.

Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:

The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.

Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

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