MooGoo Hyaluronic Acid (2%), Niacinamide (10%) Active Serum Versus Paula's Choice Hyaluronic Acid Booster

MooGoo Hyaluronic Acid (2%), Niacinamide (10%) Active Serum Versus Paula's Choice Hyaluronic Acid Booster Detailed comparison of MooGoo Hyaluronic Acid (2%), Niacinamide (10%) Active Serum versus Paula's Choice Hyaluronic Acid Booster. This oil-control serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid to balance excess oil and hydrate skin. This hydrating treatment is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate and Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. Water Niacinamide Glyceryl Oleate Citrate Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride PEG-4 Esters Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Cetearyl Alcohol Sodium Hyaluronate Phospholipids Glycine Soja Oil Glycolipids Glycine Soja Sterols Xanthan Gum Lecithin Sclerotium Gum Pullulan Sodium Citrate Potassium Sorbate Piroctone Olamine Citric Acid Water, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride PEG-4 Esters, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phospholipids, Glycine Soja Oil, Glycolipids, Glycine Soja Sterols, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Piroctone Olamine, Citric Acid Glycerin Hyaluronic Acid Ceramide NP Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP Phytosphingosine Yeast Extract Adenosine Cholesterol Panthenol Silanetriol Butylene Glycol Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Carbomer Sodium Hydroxide Polysorbate 20 Ethylhexylglycerin Phenoxyethanol Water, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Yeast Extract, Adenosine, Cholesterol, Panthenol, Silanetriol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol 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. 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. 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! Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny. On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combinatio