Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate Versus NourishMax Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate Versus NourishMax Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum Detailed comparison of Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate US versus NourishMax Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Bifida Ferment Lysate and Ascorbyl Glucoside to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier. This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin. Water Bifida Ferment Lysate Glycerin Alcohol Denat. Dimethicone Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid Ascorbyl Glucoside Sodium Hyaluronate Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Benzoate Phenoxyethanol Adenosine Yeast Extract PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Limonene Xanthan Gum Caprylyl Glycol Disodium EDTA Octyldodecanol Citronellol Parfum Water, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine, Yeast Extract, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Limonene, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Octyldodecanol, Citronellol, Parfum Ethylhexylglycerin Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, 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. 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. Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity. In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface. Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior: Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair. Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects. You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient. 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!