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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Vitamin E & Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus 111Skin Rose Gold Radiance Booster

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Vitamin E & Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus 111Skin Rose Gold Radiance Booster Detailed comparison of Neutrogena Hydro Boost Vitamin E & Hyaluronic Acid Serum versus 111Skin Rose Gold Radiance Booster. This hydrating serum is formulated aro

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Vitamin E & Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus 111Skin Rose Gold Radiance Booster Detailed comparison of Neutrogena Hydro Boost Vitamin E & Hyaluronic Acid Serum versus 111Skin Rose Gold Radiance Booster. This hydrating serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. This brightening serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Rosa Damascena Flower Water to brighten dull-looking skin and refine skin texture. Water Propanediol Glycerin Pentylene Glycol Niacinamide Phenoxyethanol Butylene Glycol PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Caprylyl Glycol Ethylhexylglycerin Chondrus Crispus Powder Ceramide AP 1,2-Hexanediol Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Tromethamine Panthenol Sodium Hyaluronate Synthetic Fluorphlogopite Agar Gellan Gum Parfum Disodium EDTA Tocopheryl Acetate Algin Sucrose Chondrus Crispus Extract Arginine PCA Serine Alanine Citric Acid Threonine Mourera Fluviatilis Extract Titanium Dioxide Mica Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Agar, Gellan Gum, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Algin, Sucrose, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Arginine, PCA, Serine, Alanine, Citric Acid, Threonine, Mourera Fluviatilis Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Mica Dipropylene Glycol Rosa Damascena Flower Water PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate Cellulose Gum Sodium Citrate Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate Gold Silver CI 77491 CI 77891 Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Gold, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silver, Mica, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, CI 77491, CI 77891 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. Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air. This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with: On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it. One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin). Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption. You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%. Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that: The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure. Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant tha