NourishMax Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus MUDMASKY Vitamin-Infused Eye Serum

NourishMax Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus MUDMASKY Vitamin-Infused Eye Serum

This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin.

This anti-aging serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Sodium Hyaluronate

Phenoxyethanol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

Pentylene Glycol

Coco-Caprylate

Lecithin

Sodium Polyacrylate

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Propylene Glycol

Crambe Maritima Extract

Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract

Punica Granatum Flower Extract

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract

Himanthalia Elongata Extract

Crithmum Maritimum Extract

Gigartina Stellata Extract

Laminaria Saccharina Extract

Palmaria Palmata Extract

Water, Pentylene Glycol, Coco-Caprylate, Lecithin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Propylene Glycol, Crambe Maritima Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Himanthalia Elongata Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Gigartina Stellata Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract

Alternatives

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:

The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.

Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.

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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