No7 Hydraluminous+ 2% Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Serum

No7 Hydraluminous+ 2% Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Serum

This hydrating serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and brighten dull-looking skin.

This acne serum is formulated around Glycolic Acid and Niacinamide to clear breakouts and refine skin texture.

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Niacinamide

Propanediol

Glycerin

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Panthenol

Xylitylglucoside

Anhydroxylitol

Phenoxyethanol

Tocopheryl Acetate

Caprylyl Glycol

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Xylitol

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Propylene Glycol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Tetrasodium EDTA

Glucose

Butylene Glycol

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Biosaccharide Gum-4

Morus Alba Leaf Extract

Water, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Xylitol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Glucose, Butylene Glycol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Morus Alba Leaf Extract

Alcohol Denat.

Glycolic Acid

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Pentylene Glycol

Salicylic Acid

Sodium Hydroxide

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid

Citric Acid

PEG-30 Glyceryl Cocoate

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Maltodextrin

Phytic Acid

Polyquaternium-10

Parfum

Water, Alcohol Denat., Propanediol, Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Pentylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Citric Acid, PEG-30 Glyceryl Cocoate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Maltodextrin, Phytic Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Parfum

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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.

Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.

And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.

You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.

In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.

If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.

In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).

Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.

Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.

The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.

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.

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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