Babor Hyaluronic Acid Concentrate Versus pH formula A.G.E. Serum
Updated on January 29, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Babor Hyaluronic Acid Concentrate 10 ingredients
pH formula A.G.E. Serum 21 ingredients
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Babor Hyaluronic Acid Concentrate 10 ingredients
pH formula A.G.E. Serum 21 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingZymomonas Ferment Extract
HumectantOlea Europaea Callus Culture Lysate
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingMalpighia Glabra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Sodium Hyaluronate Ferment Filtrate
EmollientSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Zymomonas Ferment Extract, Olea Europaea Callus Culture Lysate, Carbomer, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Alcohol Denat., Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Lactobacillus/Sodium Hyaluronate Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Levulinate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Anisate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.
Hyaluronic Acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read about common types of Hyaluronic Acid here: Sodium Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic Acid
Learn more about Sodium Acetylated HyaluronateSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is a type of hyaluronic acid. In fact, it is modified version of hyaluronic acid.
The structure of Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer allows it to stay in the skin's top layer for a longer period of time. This allows for even more hydration and humectant action than hyaluronic acid.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerThis ingredient is created by putting sodium hyaluronate through hydrolysis.
You might know this as 'mini' or 'ultra low-molecular weight' hyaluronic acid. The small molecule size means it is able to travel deeper in the skin.
According to studies, low molecular-weight hyaluronic acid can:
One study from 2011 found ultra-low weight HA to show pro-inflammatory properties. Another study from 2022 found it to downregulate UV-B induced inflammation.
Hydrolysis is a process of changing a molecule using water or enzymes.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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