Bielenda Skin Clinic Professional Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing & Soothing Serum Versus PCA Skin Hydrating Serum

Bielenda Skin Clinic Professional Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing & Soothing Serum Versus PCA Skin Hydrating Serum

This hydrating serum is formulated around Panthenol and Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate skin and calm redness.

This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium PCA and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice to hydrate skin and calm redness.

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Panthenol

Trehalose

Propanediol

Hyaluronic Acid

Copper Tripeptide-1

Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Polysorbate 20

Disodium Phosphate

Sodium Phosphate

Phenoxyethanol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Parfum

Water, Panthenol, Trehalose, Propanediol, Hyaluronic Acid, Copper Tripeptide-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polysorbate 20, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum

Glycerin

Sodium Polyacrylate

Sodium PCA

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Sodium Lactate

Gluconolactone

Wheat Amino Acids

Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract

Sodium Benzoate

Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract

Saccharomyces Lysate Extract

Hydroxyproline

Fructose

Glycine

Inositol

Niacinamide

Urea

Water, Glycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium PCA, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Lactate, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Wheat Amino Acids, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Panthenol, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Hydroxyproline, Fructose, Glycine, Inositol, Niacinamide, Urea

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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.

Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.

There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.

D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.

Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):

Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.

This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.

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!

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