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Cosmedica Skincare Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost Vitamin E & Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Cosmedica Skincare Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost Vitamin E & Hyaluronic Acid Serum This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and soften the look of wrinkles. This hydrating serum is formulated aroun
Cosmedica Skincare Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost Vitamin E & Hyaluronic Acid Serum
This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and soften the look of wrinkles.
This hydrating serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Sodium Hyaluronate
Benzyl Alcohol
Dehydroacetic Acid
Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid
Propanediol
Glycerin
Pentylene Glycol
Niacinamide
Phenoxyethanol
Butylene Glycol
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
Ethylhexylglycerin
Chondrus Crispus Powder
Ceramide AP
1,2-Hexanediol
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Tromethamine
Panthenol
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Agar
Gellan Gum
Parfum
Disodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Algin
Sucrose
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Arginine
PCA
Serine
Alanine
Citric Acid
Threonine
Mourera Fluviatilis Extract
Titanium Dioxide
Mica
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Agar, Gellan Gum, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Algin, Sucrose, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Arginine, PCA, Serine, Alanine, Citric Acid, Threonine, Mourera Fluviatilis Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Mica
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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.
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!