Good Molecules 5% Niacinamide Serum With Ectoin Versus Paula's Choice 7% Ectoin Booster

Good Molecules 5% Niacinamide Serum With Ectoin Versus Paula's Choice 7% Ectoin Booster Detailed comparison of Good Molecules 5% Niacinamide Serum With Ectoin versus Paula's Choice 7% Ectoin Booster UK. This brightening serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Acetyl Glucosamine to fade the look of dark spots and strengthen the skin barrier. This barrier-repair serum is formulated around Ectoin and Squalane to strengthen the skin barrier and calm redness. No concerns Water Niacinamide Dipropylene Glycol 1,2-Hexanediol Acetyl Glucosamine Glycerin Ectoin Betaine Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Xanthan Gum Sodium Citrate Ethylhexylglycerin Tocopherol Citric Acid Water, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Glycerin, Ectoin, Betaine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Citric Acid Isopentyldiol Triethylhexanoin Diisopropyl Adipate Isoamyl Laurate Dicaprylyl Carbonate Undecane Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate Squalane Tridecane Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate Polyhydroxystearic Acid Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Sodium Hyaluronate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Hydroxyacetophenone Glycogen Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables Sodium Phytate Stearalkonium Hectorite Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate Water, Ectoin, Isopentyldiol, Triethylhexanoin, Diisopropyl Adipate, Isoamyl Laurate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Undecane, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Squalane, Tridecane, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycogen, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate 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 Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes. Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath. However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products. Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH. In skincare formulas, citric acid can: While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants. Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations. Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger. However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure. Ectoin is a compound found naturally in some species of bacteria. It can be synthetically created for skincare use. This ingredient is an osmolyte; Osmolytes help organisms survive osmotic shock (it protects them from extreme conditions). It does this by influencing the properties of biological fluids within cells. When applied to the skin, ectoin helps bind water molecules to protect our skin. The water forms a sort of armor for the parts of our skin cells, enzymes, proteins, and more. Besides this, ectoin has many uses in skincare: A study from 2004 found ectoin to counteract the damage from UV-A exposure at different cell levels. It has also been shown to protect skin against both UV-A, UV-B rays, infrared light, and visible light. Studies show ectoin to have dual-action pollution protection: first, it protects our skin from further pollution damage. Second, it helps repair damage from pollution. In fact, ectoin has been shown to help with: Fun fact: In the EU, ectoin is used in inhalation medication as an anti-pollution ingredient. Ectoin is a highly stable ingredient. It has a wide p