Walgreens Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus La Roche-Posay Pigmentclar Serum Visible Dark Spot Reducer

Walgreens Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus La Roche-Posay Pigmentclar Serum Visible Dark Spot Reducer Detailed comparison of Walgreens Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum versus La Roche-Posay Pigmentclar Serum Visible Dark Spot Reducer. This hydrating serum is formulated around Panthenol and Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. This brightening serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Phenylethyl Resorcinol to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin. Water Cetearyl Alcohol Glycerin Cetyl Alcohol Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Dimethicone Glyceryl Stearate Phenoxyethanol Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Isohexadecane Propanediol PEG-100 Stearate Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Polysorbate 80 Panthenol Sodium Hyaluronate Isopropyl Myristate Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Xanthan Gum Citric Acid Ethylhexylglycerin Sorbitan Oleate Disodium EDTA Caprylhydroxamic Acid Niacinamide Tocopheryl Acetate T-Butyl Alcohol Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Ceramide NP Ceramide AP Phytosphingosine Cholesterol Carbomer Ceramide EOP Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Propanediol, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polysorbate 80, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Isopropyl Myristate, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Oleate, Disodium EDTA, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, T-Butyl Alcohol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Ceramide EOP Alcohol Denat. Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate Octyldodecanol PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate Dimethiconol Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract Phenylethyl Resorcinol Poloxamer 338 Capryloyl Salicylic Acid Ferulic Acid Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer CI 77891 Mica Parfum Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Alcohol Denat., Niacinamide, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Octyldodecanol, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Dimethiconol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Isohexadecane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Poloxamer 338, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Disodium EDTA, Isopropyl Myristate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Ferulic Acid, Polysorbate 80, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, Mica, Parfum These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is a polymer made from ammonium salts. It works as a thickener, emulsifier, and texture enhancer that gives gel-creams a silky, lightweight feel. This ingredient is versatile and low-maintenance so manufacturers love working with it. Typical usage levels in cosmetics are usually low and in the range of 0.015 - 2.3%. Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane. What it does: Dimethicone comes in different viscosities: Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties. Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity. This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient. Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy. 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%. 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 E