Tiege Hanley AM/PM Facial Firming Super Serum Versus Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Tiege Hanley AM/PM Facial Firming Super Serum Versus Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum Detailed comparison of Tiege Hanley AM/PM Facial Firming Super Serum versus Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Pentapeptide-18 to soften the look of wrinkles. This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin. No concerns Water Glycerin Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Pentapeptide-18 Citric Acid Caprylyl Glycol Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate Beheneth-5 Isopropyl Palmitate Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract Phenoxyethanol Retinyl Palmitate Xanthan Gum Sodium Hydroxide Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate Sodium Hyaluronate Water, Glycerin, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Beheneth-5, Isopropyl Palmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Retinyl Palmitate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate Propanediol Hydroxyacetophenone Sodium Citrate Ethylhexylglycerin Tocopherol Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol 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. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum. Topically, glycerin does several things at once: Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3. Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin. This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products. Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity. Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine. 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, el