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Clarins Double Serum Complete Age Control Concentrate Versus Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum
Clarins Double Serum Complete Age Control Concentrate Versus Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum Detailed comparison of Clarins Double Serum Complete Age Control Concentrate versus Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum. This anti-aging serum is formulated around S
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Clarins Double Serum Complete Age Control Concentrate Versus Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum Detailed comparison of Clarins Double Serum Complete Age Control Concentrate versus Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Squalane to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin. This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. Water Cetearyl Isononanoate Glycerin Isononyl Isononanoate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Pentylene Glycol PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer Dipsacus Sylvestris Extract Butylene Glycol Parfum Phenoxyethanol Propanediol Tromethamine Silybum Marianum Seed Oil Carbomer Tocopheryl Acetate Escin Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract Ethylhexylglycerin Squalane Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Theobroma Cacao Extract Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer Leontopodium Alpinum Extract Xanthan Gum Persea Gratissima Oil Unsaponifiables Caramel Curcuma Longa Root Extract Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract Salicornia Herbacea Extract Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract Sodium Benzoate Citric Acid Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract Disodium EDTA Tocopherol Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract Maltodextrin Orthosiphon Stamineus Extract Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract Mangifera Indica Leaf Extract Potassium Sorbate Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Jania Rubens Extract Ascorbic Acid Sodium Citrate Engelhardtia Chrysolepis Leaf Extract CI 14700 Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract Water, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, PPG-3 Myristyl Ether, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Dipsacus Sylvestris Extract, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Silybum Marianum Seed Oil, Carbomer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Escin, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Xanthan Gum, Persea Gratissima Oil Unsaponifiables, Caramel, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Orthosiphon Stamineus Extract, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Mangifera Indica Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Jania Rubens Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Engelhardtia Chrysolepis Leaf Extract, CI 14700, Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract Sodium Hyaluronate Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Water, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 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. 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. Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!). It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome. On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive. Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10). You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own. Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU. Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages. Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon. Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products. This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus. Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more. You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives. 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