Farmacy Honey Cloud Lightweight Barrier Repair Moisturizer Versus Facile Dew You Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Farmacy Honey Cloud Lightweight Barrier Repair Moisturizer Versus Facile Dew You Hyaluronic Acid Serum

This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Squalane and Honey Extract to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.

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

Glycerin

Squalane

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

C15-19 Alkane

Glyceryl Stearate

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Cetyl Alcohol

Honey Extract

Ectoin

Sodium Polyglutamate

Sodium Hyaluronate

Calendula Officinalis Extract

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract

Panthenol

Allantoin

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Tocopherol

Glycosphingolipids

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Ceramide NP

Hydroxyacetophenone

Propanediol

Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides

Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil

Palmitic Acid

Triolein

1,2-Hexanediol

Caprylyl Glycol

Glyceryl Dioleate

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Stearic Acid

Sodium Phytate

Potassium Hydroxide

Sodium Benzoate

Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, C15-19 Alkane, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Honey Extract, Ectoin, Sodium Polyglutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Panthenol, Allantoin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Glycosphingolipids, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Ceramide NP, Hydroxyacetophenone, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Palmitic Acid, Triolein, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Dioleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Citric Acid

Potassium Sorbate

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Water, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

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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.

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 Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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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