Paula's Choice 7% Ectoin Booster Versus Bellflower Ectoin 3% Serum

Paula's Choice 7% Ectoin Booster Versus Bellflower Ectoin 3% Serum Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice 7% Ectoin Booster UK versus Bellflower Ectoin 3% Serum. This barrier-repair serum is formulated around Ectoin and Squalane to strengthen the skin barrier and calm redness. This barrier-repair serum is formulated around Ectoin to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin. No concerns Water Ectoin Isopentyldiol Triethylhexanoin Diisopropyl Adipate Isoamyl Laurate Dicaprylyl Carbonate Undecane Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate Squalane Tridecane Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate Polyhydroxystearic Acid 1,2-Hexanediol Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Sodium Hyaluronate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Tocopherol Hydroxyacetophenone Glycogen Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables Sodium Phytate Citric Acid Stearalkonium Hectorite Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate Water, Ectoin, Isopentyldiol, Triethylhexanoin, Diisopropyl Adipate, Isoamyl Laurate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Undecane, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Squalane, Tridecane, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycogen, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate Dipropylene Glycol Glycerin Carbomer Tromethamine Ethylhexylglycerin Disodium EDTA Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ectoin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. It is a: Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin Emollient, helping to soften skin Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives Ectoin is a compound found naturally in some species of bacteria. It can be synthetically created for skincare use. This ingredient is an osmolyte; Osmolytes help organisms survive osmotic shock (it protects them from extreme conditions). It does this by influencing the properties of biological fluids within cells. When applied to the skin, ectoin helps bind water molecules to protect our skin. The water forms a sort of armor for the parts of our skin cells, enzymes, proteins, and more. Besides this, ectoin has many uses in skincare: A study from 2004 found ectoin to counteract the damage from UV-A exposure at different cell levels. It has also been shown to protect skin against both UV-A, UV-B rays, infrared light, and visible light. Studies show ectoin to have dual-action pollution protection: first, it protects our skin from further pollution damage. Second, it helps repair damage from pollution. In fact, ectoin has been shown to help with: Fun fact: In the EU, ectoin is used in inhalation medication as an anti-pollution ingredient. Ectoin is a highly stable ingredient. It has a wide pH range of 1-9. Light, oxygen, and temperature do not affect this ingredient. The chemical name for this ingredient is Tetrahydromethylpyrimidine Carboxylic Acid. 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!