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Cosmedica Skincare Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus Vichy Mineral 89 Fortifying and Plumping Daily Booster
Cosmedica Skincare Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus Vichy Mineral 89 Fortifying and Plumping Daily Booster This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and soften the look of wrinkles. This hydrating serum is formulated around
Cosmedica Skincare Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus Vichy Mineral 89 Fortifying and Plumping Daily Booster
This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and soften the look of wrinkles.
This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Sodium Hyaluronate
Benzyl Alcohol
Dehydroacetic Acid
Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
Glycerin
Butylene Glycol
Methyl Gluceth-20
Carbomer
Phenoxyethanol
Caprylyl Glycol
Citric Acid
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Water, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1
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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!