Balance Active Formula Hyaluronic + Ceramides Double Booster Versus Garnier Hyaluronic Aloe Replumping Super Serum
Updated on October 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Balance Active Formula Hyaluronic + Ceramides Double Booster 19 ingredients
Garnier Hyaluronic Aloe Replumping Super Serum 15 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Balance Active Formula Hyaluronic + Ceramides Double Booster 19 ingredients
Garnier Hyaluronic Aloe Replumping Super Serum 15 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Ceramide EOP
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Parfum
Masking
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronatePentylene 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 GlycolCarbomer 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.
Sodium 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 HydroxideIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Balance Active Formula Hyaluronic + Ceramides Double Booster 19 ingredients
Garnier Hyaluronic Aloe Replumping Super Serum 15 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Balance Active Formula Hyaluronic + Ceramides Double Booster 19 ingredients
Garnier Hyaluronic Aloe Replumping Super Serum 15 ingredients
This one is good and has a thicker consistency and helps hydrate the skin. I was using ordinary before but this one is much more hydrating but feels like it has a bit too many extra ingredients
Didn’t feel like it did much but give me bumps not really breakouts. Probably because of the oil since I’m a little sensitive to heavy moisture :/
