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Measurable Difference Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus Pacifica Future Youth Crystal Ball Serum

Measurable Difference Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus Pacifica Future Youth Crystal Ball Serum Detailed comparison of Measurable Difference Hyaluronic Acid Serum versus Pacifica Future Youth Crystal Ball Serum. This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hya

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Measurable Difference Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus Pacifica Future Youth Crystal Ball Serum Detailed comparison of Measurable Difference Hyaluronic Acid Serum versus Pacifica Future Youth Crystal Ball Serum. This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Bakuchiol to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. Water Glycerin Butylene Glycol Polyglycerin-10 Carbomer Sodium Hyaluronate Xanthan Gum Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Sodium Hydroxide PPG-26-Buteth-26 PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Phenoxyethanol Chlorphenesin Parfum Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-10, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum Sucrose Bakuchiol Quartz Powder Ethylhexylglycerin Water, Sucrose, Bakuchiol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Quartz Powder, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 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. Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products. Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture. For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations. The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards. One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'. Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol. Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent. The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional. 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 n