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Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum Versus Mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum Versus Mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum This smoothing serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Sodium Hyaluronate to refine skin texture and hydrate skin. This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hya

Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum Versus Mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum

This smoothing serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Sodium Hyaluronate to refine skin texture and hydrate skin.

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

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Propanediol

Butylene Glycol

Niacinamide

1,2-Hexanediol

Prunus Persica Fruit Extract

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract

Sodium Hyaluronate

Adenosine

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Madecassoside

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Acetyl Octapeptide-3

Ethylhexylglycerin

Hydrolyzed Corn Starch

Sodium Carbomer

Beta-Glucan

Saccharide Isomerate

Phytic Acid

Sucrose

Asiaticoside

Caprylyl Glycol

Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Sodium Carbomer, Beta-Glucan, Saccharide Isomerate, Phytic Acid, Sucrose, Asiaticoside, Caprylyl Glycol

Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate

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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.

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.

It is a:

Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin

Emollient, helping to soften skin

Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas

Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

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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Formula cabinet

Ingredients & structured notes

Ingredient index

Ingredients Side-by-side

  1. 01Water
  2. 02Propanediol
  3. 03Glycerin
  4. 04Sodium Hyaluronate
  5. 05Hydroxyacetophenone
  6. 06Sodium Citrate
  7. 07Citric Acid
  8. 08Ethylhexylglycerin
  9. 09Tocopherol
  10. 10Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol
  11. 11Niacinamide
  12. 121,2-Hexanediol
  13. 13Arbutin
  14. 14Betaine
  15. 15Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
  16. 163-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
  17. 17Carbomer
  18. 18Tromethamine
  19. 19Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
  20. 20Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
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Related questions

01Is Serum Good for All Skin Types?

Serums are a form of skincare that can be added to any routine no matter what your skin type is. All skin types can benefit from the use of a serum since there are so many different formulations that can target specific skincare concerns. “Serums are used for hydration,to aid [or] maintain the skin barrier, or treat skin issues like acne or rosacea,” says Dr. Lewis. The type of serum that you may use should depend on the skin issue you’re trying to target. Think of serums as a treatment for the skin. “Some serums can reverse damage and help prevent free radicals that cause the signs of aging skin,” adds Dr. Lewis.

Source · www.skincare.com
02When and How to Use Hyaluronic Acid in Your Routine

Products with hyaluronic acid can be used in the morning or at night (or both!). Applying the hydrating ingredient at night will restore your skin’s resilience while you sleep, and applying it in the morning will leave your skin feeling plump, hydrated and ready for makeup. Hyaluronic acid is great at providing topical hydration when it’s introduced into a balanced skincare routine. According to Dr. King, it’s important to pair your hyaluronic acid products with an emollient or occlusive moisturizer to lock in hydration.

Source · www.skincare.com