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The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum Versus Eva Naturals Hyaluronic Acid Serum
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum Versus Eva Naturals Hyaluronic Acid Serum This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate and Panthenol to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. This hydrating serum is formulated around Hyaluroni
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum Versus Eva Naturals Hyaluronic Acid Serum
This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate and Panthenol to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
This hydrating serum is formulated around Hyaluronic Acid and Ubiquinone to hydrate skin and soften the look of wrinkles.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Sodium Hyaluronate
Propanediol
Pentylene Glycol
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Phospholipids
Sphingolipids
Panthenol
Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract
Glycerin
Polysorbate 20
Citric Acid
Sodium Citrate
P-Anisic Acid
Tocopherol
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Caprylyl Glycol
Ethoxydiglycol
Ethylhexylglycerin
Hexylene Glycol
Phenoxyethanol
Chlorphenesin
Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Panthenol, Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, P-Anisic Acid, Tocopherol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
Carbomer
Xanthan Gum
Hyaluronic Acid
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Dimethylaminoethanol Tartrate
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate
DMDM Hydantoin
Potassium Sorbate
Tetrasodium EDTA
Pantothenic Acid
Pyridoxine
Ubiquinone
Thioctic Acid
Thiamine Hcl
Riboflavin
Calcium Ascorbate
Cyanocobalamin
Water, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Hyaluronic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Dimethylaminoethanol Tartrate, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate, DMDM Hydantoin, Potassium Sorbate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine, Ubiquinone, Thioctic Acid, Thiamine Hcl, Riboflavin, Calcium Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Cyanocobalamin
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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.
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
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!