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Farmacy Filling Good Hyaluronic Acid Plumping Serum Versus Naturium Quadruple Hyaluronic Acid Serum 5%

Farmacy Filling Good Hyaluronic Acid Plumping Serum Versus Naturium Quadruple Hyaluronic Acid Serum 5% This hydrating serum is formulated around Hyaluronic Acid and Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and soften the look of wrinkles. This hydrating serum is for

Farmacy Filling Good Hyaluronic Acid Plumping Serum Versus Naturium Quadruple Hyaluronic Acid Serum 5%

This hydrating serum is formulated around Hyaluronic Acid and Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and soften the look of wrinkles.

This hydrating serum is formulated around Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid and Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Isoamyl Laurate

1,2-Hexanediol

Isopentyldiol

Inositol

Glycerin

Inulin

Arginine

Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline

Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium Hyaluronate

Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract

Honey Extract

Propolis Extract

Royal Jelly Extract

Sh-Polypeptide-123

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Diisostearyl Malate

Maltooligosyl Glucoside

Propanediol

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-1

Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate

Glycogen

Ceratonia Siliqua Gum

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Sodium Phytate

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Cellulose

Fructose

Glucose

Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract

Ormenis Multicaulis Oil

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Aroma

Arachidyl Alcohol

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract

Behenyl Alcohol

Sclerotium Gum

Arachidyl Glucoside

Cellulose Gum

Cetearyl Alcohol

Lecithin

Limonene

Linalool

Xanthan Gum

Water, Isoamyl Laurate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Isopentyldiol, Inositol, Glycerin, Inulin, Arginine, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract, Honey Extract, Propolis Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Sh-Polypeptide-123, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Diisostearyl Malate, Maltooligosyl Glucoside, Propanediol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-1, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Glycogen, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Sodium Phytate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Cellulose, Fructose, Glucose, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Aroma, Arachidyl Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Sclerotium Gum, Arachidyl Glucoside, Cellulose Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Limonene, Linalool, Xanthan Gum

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters

Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Magnolol

Kaempferol

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Glycolipids

Glycine Soja Sterols

Tocopheryl Acetate

Phenoxyethanol

Sorbitan Palmate

Potassium Sorbate

Sodium Hydroxide

Glyceryl Polyacrylate

Hexylene Glycol

Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Magnolol, Kaempferol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Glycolipids, Glycine Soja Sterols, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitan Palmate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Xanthan Gum, Hexylene Glycol

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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.

Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.

Topically, glycerin does several things at once:

Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.

Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.

This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.

Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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!

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Formula cabinet

Ingredients & structured notes

Ingredient index

Ingredients Side-by-side

  1. 01Water
  2. 02Glycerin
  3. 03Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
  4. 04Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
  5. 05Pentapeptide-18
  6. 06Citric Acid
  7. 07Caprylyl Glycol
  8. 08Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
  9. 09Beheneth-5
  10. 10Isopropyl Palmitate
  11. 11Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
  12. 12Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
  13. 13Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
  14. 14Phenoxyethanol
  15. 15Retinyl Palmitate
  16. 16Xanthan Gum
  17. 17Sodium Hydroxide
  18. 18Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
  19. 19C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
  20. 20Sodium Hyaluronate
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Related questions

01What Skin Types Should Use Hyaluronic Acid?

“Hyaluronic acid is particularly helpful for those experiencing dry skin, and for those desiring a plumping effect,” explains Dr. King. But, if you have an oily skin type, don’t discredit hyaluronic acid from your routine just yet. Despite the excess sebum that you may experience, it’s important to keep your skin hydrated so that it doesn’t overcompensate and produce even more oil as a result. Besides your skin type, you should also look at the condition of your skin to decide if it’s time to begin using hyaluronic acid. “If your skin is starting to look dull, flaky and you’re seeing more pronounced fine lines and wrinkles, that’s a pretty good indication that it’s time to add this ingredient to your routine,” adds O’Conner.

Source · www.skincare.com
02How to Apply Face Serums

Skincare rules can get confusing, but when it comes to application the general rule of thumb is to pay attention to the product’s consistency. “Apply the lightest, thinnest product first and the heaviest, and more dense products last, since thinner products can’t penetrate thicker products,”says Dr. Lewis. After cleansing the face and following up with a toner, let the skin dry before using a serum. You can layer different serums on top of each other or opt for a product that has a precise mix of multiple hero ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid and vitamin C.

Source · www.skincare.com