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Anua Rice 7 Ceramide Hydrating Barrier Serum Versus Mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Anua Rice 7 Ceramide Hydrating Barrier Serum Versus Mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum This hydrating serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Oryza Sativa Extract to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. This hydrating serum is formulated a
Anua Rice 7 Ceramide Hydrating Barrier Serum Versus Mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum
This hydrating serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Oryza Sativa Extract to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Dipropylene Glycol
Glycerin
Methylpropanediol
Water
Butylene Glycol
Methyl Gluceth-10
Niacinamide
1,2-Hexanediol
Panthenol
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Pentylene Glycol
Sodium Polyacrylate
Oryza Sativa Extract
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Carbomer
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Ethylhexylglycerin
Polyquaternium-51
Adenosine
Allantoin
Sodium Phytate
Xanthan Gum
Ceramide NP
Sodium Hyaluronate
Alpha-Arbutin
Angelica Keiskei Extract
Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract
Beta-Glucan
Tocopherol
Defatted Rice Bran Extract
Arbutin
Zinc Stearate
Defatted Rice Bran
Oryza Sativa Bran
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Oryza Sativa Seed Protein
Honey Extract
Hyaluronic Acid
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Water, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-10, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carbomer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-51, Adenosine, Allantoin, Sodium Phytate, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alpha-Arbutin, Angelica Keiskei Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol, Defatted Rice Bran Extract, Arbutin, Zinc Stearate, Defatted Rice Bran, Oryza Sativa Bran, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Oryza Sativa Seed Protein, Honey Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
Emollient, helping to soften skin
Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
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!