No7 Hydraluminous+ 2% Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus No7 HydraLuminous Water Concentrate

No7 Hydraluminous+ 2% Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus No7 HydraLuminous Water Concentrate Detailed comparison of No7 Hydraluminous+ 2% Hyaluronic Acid Serum versus No7 HydraLuminous Water Concentrate. This hydrating serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and brighten dull-looking skin. This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate and Panthenol to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. Water Niacinamide Propanediol Glycerin PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Sodium Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Panthenol Xylitylglucoside Anhydroxylitol Phenoxyethanol Tocopheryl Acetate Caprylyl Glycol Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Xylitol Ascorbyl Glucoside Propylene Glycol Ethylhexylglycerin Tetrasodium EDTA Glucose Butylene Glycol Panax Ginseng Root Extract Biosaccharide Gum-4 Morus Alba Leaf Extract Water, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Xylitol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Glucose, Butylene Glycol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Morus Alba Leaf Extract Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Sodium Benzoate Potassium Hydroxide Parfum Dipropylene Glycol Water, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Xylitylglucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Anhydroxylitol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Xylitol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Glucose, Butylene Glycol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Dipropylene Glycol, Morus Alba Leaf Extract 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. This ingredient is created from dehydrating xylitol in acidic conditions. Xylitol is a famous sugar and humectant. Much like its predecessor, anhydroxylitol is a humectant. Humectants attract and hold water to moisturize the skin. This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol (24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%). According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin. This ingredient is often derived from plants such as wood and sugarcane. Ascorbyl Glucoside (AA-2G) is one of the most stable vitamin C derivatives out there. It's made by attaching a glucose molecule to ascorbic acid; this glucose "cap" shields the vitamin C from air, light, heat, and metal ions that normally cause pure ascorbic acid to oxidize. Once on your skin, the enzyme alpha-glucosidase snips off the glucose and gradually releases active ascorbic acid right where it's needed. Basically, it behaves like a slow-release pro-vitamin C with less of a stinging that high-strength ascorbic acid can cause. The research supports the classic vitamin C benefits as well. In lab and human studies, AA-2G slowed down the skin's production of melanin (the pigment behind dark spots) and helped shield skin cells against sun damage better than ascorbyl phosphate. These studies also showed AA-2G released vitamin C over a longer period. A frequently cited manufacturer trial found that a 2% AA-2G face cream significantly improved wrinkle depth and skin roughness after 45 days. And in 2009, a clinical trial showed it meaningfully lightened dark patches on the gums compared to a placebo. There's also collagen-synthesis support (since vitamin C is a required cofactor for that) and an antioxidant effect too. Typical usage is usually between 0.5-5% and most studies/products land around 2%. AA-2G performs best when formulated at a mildly acidic pH (~5-7) which is much gentler than the pH that pure vitamin C demands (~2.5-3.5). Just one thing worth knowing: the in-skin conversation rate is only about 55-60% by weight. So a 5% AA-2G product delivers roughly 2.75-3% of actual active vitamin C. On top of that, skin absorption is relatively low because the ingredient is water-soluble. This is a fermented gum derived from sorbitol, a sugar alcohol. According to a manufacturer, this ingredient's high molecular weight makes it an effective emollient. Emollients help keep the skin hydrated by preventing water from evaporating. 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 experie