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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Barr Super Balance Brightening Ampoule versus Hanskin Collagen Peptide Hydra Ampoule .

Published on February 07, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe ampoules. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ampoule

Ampoules are created to target one area of concern. They are usually highly concentrated with active or beneficial ingredients.

Ampoule

Ampoules are created to target one area of concern. They are usually highly concentrated with active or beneficial ingredients.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid (5)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Irritating
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Collagen Extract • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Niacinamide • Betaine • Glycereth-26 • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Copper Tripeptide-1 • Oligopeptide-29 • Oligopeptide-32 • Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Octapeptide-7 • Sh-Decapeptide-7 • Sh-Octapeptide-4 • Sh-Oligopeptide-9 • Sh-Pentapeptide-19 • Pentapeptide-18 • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 • Sh-Oligopeptide-1 • Sh-Oligopeptide-2 • Sh-Polypeptide-1 • Sh-Polypeptide-22 • Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate • Hydrolyzed Elastin • Hydrolyzed Collagen • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Hyaluronic Acid • Potassium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Extensin • Isostearic Acid • Sucrose Stearate • Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate • Octyldodecanol • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Ceramide NP • Squalane • Caprylic/Capric Glycerides • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Water • Dextrin • Cyclodextrin • Pentylene Glycol • Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract • Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Propanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Arginine • Chlorphenesin • Xanthan Gum • Adenosine • Sodium Polyacrylate • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

Learn more about Glycerin

Barr Super Balance Brightening Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 2.

Hanskin Collagen Peptide Hydra Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Mixed

Glycereth-26 is a synthetic ingredient and polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin. Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin and helps keep your skin moisturized.

It is a humectant and helps add texture to products. It can make your product thicker.

As a humectant, it helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps your skin stay hydrated.

Learn more about Glycereth-26

Barr Super Balance Brightening Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 3.

Hanskin Collagen Peptide Hydra Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Barr Super Balance Brightening Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 4.

Hanskin Collagen Peptide Hydra Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 42.

4
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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Barr Super Balance Brightening Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 5.

Hanskin Collagen Peptide Hydra Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Barr Super Balance Brightening Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 6.

Hanskin Collagen Peptide Hydra Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 49.

6
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Barr Super Balance Brightening Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 9.

Hanskin Collagen Peptide Hydra Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 62.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Barr Super Balance Brightening Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 11.

Hanskin Collagen Peptide Hydra Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 66.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Barr Super Balance Brightening Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 12.

Hanskin Collagen Peptide Hydra Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 65.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

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Barr Super Balance Brightening Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 15.

Hanskin Collagen Peptide Hydra Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 63.

10
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium 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 Hyaluronate

Barr Super Balance Brightening Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 16.

Hanskin Collagen Peptide Hydra Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 29.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Liked

This form of hyaluronic acid is produced through fermentation.

According to a manufacturer, it has a positive charge by ionic binding to help moisturize and give hair a smooth feel. This is why you'll find this ingredient in shampoos and body washes.

Barr Super Balance Brightening Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 17.

Hanskin Collagen Peptide Hydra Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 32.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.

Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.

One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.

Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.

Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:

Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Barr Super Balance Brightening Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 18.

Hanskin Collagen Peptide Hydra Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 31.

13
What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Liked

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.

Hyaluronic Acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.

Barr Super Balance Brightening Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 19.

Hanskin Collagen Peptide Hydra Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 30.

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What it does: Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.

Hyaluronic Acid has the capacity to bind to large amounts of water. This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.

Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.

Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing,

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Hyaluronic Acid

Barr Super Balance Brightening Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 20.

Hanskin Collagen Peptide Hydra Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 34.

15
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Sodium 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 Crosspolymer

Barr Super Balance Brightening Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 21.

Hanskin Collagen Peptide Hydra Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 33.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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Barr Super Balance Brightening Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 22.

Hanskin Collagen Peptide Hydra Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 35.

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14% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet
53% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
14% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet

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