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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Serum

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Serum Detailed comparison of Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum Germany versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Serum. This hydrating serum is formulated around Hydr

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Serum Detailed comparison of Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum Germany versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Serum. This hydrating serum is formulated around Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid and Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. Water Glycerin Butylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol Chondrus Crispus Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Sodium Hyaluronate Panthenol Trehalose 1,2-Hexanediol Faex Agar Xylitylglucoside Anhydroxylitol Xylitol Caprylyl Glycol Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Xanthan Gum Potassium Chloride Disodium EDTA Citric Acid Sodium Hydroxide Chlorphenesin Phenoxyethanol CI 77007 CI 77891 Mica Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Chondrus Crispus, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Trehalose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Faex, Agar, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77007, CI 77891, Mica Dimethicone Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate Isododecane Dimethiconol Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Ethylhexylglycerin Benzyl Alcohol Sodium Lactate Cetearyl Olivate Bisabolol Sorbitan Olivate Sodium PCA Parfum Sorbitol Chondrus Crispus Extract Proline Portulaca Oleracea Extract Propylene Glycol Magnesium Aspartate Zinc Gluconate Copper Gluconate Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Isododecane, Dimethiconol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Lactate, Cetearyl Olivate, Bisabolol, Chlorphenesin, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium PCA, Parfum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sorbitol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Proline, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate 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. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken, emulsify, and improve the texture of products. As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions to give products an elegant feel when applied. It can also form a thin protective film on skin. One study found that a formula using this polymer helped slow down how quickly other ingredients (like DEET) were absorbed through skin. A 2024 study of over 1,300 patients confirmed that sensitization to this ingredient is rare. It is also non-mutagenic and has a clean track record. Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons: Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients. Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness. Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol. Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria. Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin. Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin. 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 tri