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Alastin HA (Hyaluronic Acid) Immerse Serum™ Versus CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Alastin HA (Hyaluronic Acid) Immerse Serum™ Versus CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum Detailed comparison of Alastin HA (Hyaluronic Acid) Immerse Serum™ versus CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum US. This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyal

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Alastin HA (Hyaluronic Acid) Immerse Serum™ Versus CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum Detailed comparison of Alastin HA (Hyaluronic Acid) Immerse Serum™ versus CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum US. This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate and Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate and Ceramide NP to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. Water Glycerin Polyacrylate-13 Dimethicone Sodium Hyaluronate Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Octapeptide-45 Hexapeptide-11 Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract Lactoferrin Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate Xylitol Propanediol Anhydroxylitol Phospholipids Xylitylglucoside Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone Tocopherol Ascorbyl Palmitate Caprylyl Methicone Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Polyisobutene Caprylyl Glycol Disodium EDTA Betaine Polysorbate 20 Ethylhexylglycerin Caprylhydroxamic Acid Sorbitan Isostearate Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Lecithin Pentylene Glycol Magnesium Chloride Phenoxyethanol Potassium Sorbate Sodium Hydroxide Water, Glycerin, Polyacrylate-13, Dimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Octapeptide-45, Hexapeptide-11, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Lactoferrin, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate, Xylitol, Propanediol, Anhydroxylitol, Phospholipids, Xylitylglucoside, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Methicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Betaine, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Magnesium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Panthenol Ceramide NP Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP Carbomer Cetearyl Alcohol Behentrimonium Methosulfate Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Cholesterol Isopropyl Myristate Citric Acid Xanthan Gum Phytosphingosine Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Isopropyl Myristate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, Ethylhexylglycerin Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created. Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin. Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on). Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane. What it does: Dimethicone comes in different viscosities: Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties. Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity. This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient. Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy. Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air. This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with: On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it. One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin). Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption. You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%. 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. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum. Topically, glycerin does several things at once: Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3. Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydrati