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Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Biome Essence Versus Boots Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Biome Essence Versus Boots Hyaluronic Acid Serum Detailed comparison of Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Biome Essence versus Boots Hyaluronic Acid Serum. This hydrating essence is formulated around Niacinamide and Sodium Hyalurona

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Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Biome Essence Versus Boots Hyaluronic Acid Serum Detailed comparison of Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Biome Essence versus Boots Hyaluronic Acid Serum. This hydrating essence is formulated around Niacinamide and Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate and Allantoin to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. Water Glycerin Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment Glycereth-26 Propanediol 1,2-Hexanediol Dipropylene Glycol Niacinamide Butylene Glycol Betaine DNA Xanthan Gum Panthenol Ethylhexylglycerin Adenosine Sodium Citrate Disodium EDTA Citric Acid Glycine Proline Glyceryl Glucoside Sodium Hyaluronate Leucine Saccharide Isomerate Hyaluronic Acid Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Xylitylglucoside Anhydroxylitol Xylitol Glucose Water, Glycerin, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, DNA, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Glycine, Proline, Glyceryl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Leucine, Saccharide Isomerate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Glucose Phenoxyethanol Chlorphenesin Carbomer Allantoin Methylparaben PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Sodium Hydroxide Tocopheryl Acetate Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Carbomer, Allantoin, Methylparaben, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate 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. Betaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration. Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte. Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even. Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability. Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine. 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 hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin. This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products. Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity. Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine. Pr