Ulta Hydra Burst Face Serum Versus Medik8 Clarity Peptides

Ulta Hydra Burst Face Serum Versus Medik8 Clarity Peptides Detailed comparison of Ulta Hydra Burst Face Serum versus Medik8 Clarity Peptides. This hydrating serum is formulated around Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid and Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. This brightening serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Zinc PCA to brighten dull-looking skin and refine the look of pores. Water Glycerin Pentylene Glycol Propanediol Phenoxyethanol Ethylhexylglycerin Polysorbate 20 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Sodium Hyaluronate Niacinamide Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Hoya Lacunosa Flower Extract Cetyl Palmitate Polysorbate 80 Sorbitan Stearate Sodium Benzoate Citric Acid Hydrogenated Lecithin Tocopherol Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10 Parfum Benzyl Alcohol Benzyl Salicylate Citral Citronellol Coumarin Limonene Geraniol Isoeugenol Linalool Methyl Ionones Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hoya Lacunosa Flower Extract, Cetyl Palmitate, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Stearate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Coumarin, Limonene, Geraniol, Isoeugenol, Linalool, Methyl Ionones Acetyl Glucosamine Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Dimethicone Zinc PCA Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Hydroxyacetophenone Behenyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Disodium EDTA Xanthan Gum Carnosine Polysorbate 60 Sorbitan Isostearate Butylene Glycol 1,2-Hexanediol Caprylhydroxamic Acid Water, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acetyl Glucosamine, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Dimethicone, Zinc PCA, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Palmitate, Carnosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 80, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10, Sorbitan Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel. While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns. Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source. This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out. This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%. Cetyl Palmitate is a wax-ester that pulls triple duty as an emollient, thickener, and emulsion enhancer. It helps enhance the texture of products by giving a smooth, silky feel while helping to stabilize the formula. The emollient action softens skin and reduces moisture loss. This ingredient is considered safe and human testing of concentrations between 2.5-2.7% were found minimal irritation. Just know, there have been very rare cases of the palmitate family causing contact dermatitis. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it contains a C16 ester (palmitic acid) that falls into the C11-24 range that Malassezia can feed on. 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