Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of BeautyAct 5% Niacinamide Glass Serum versus Nuface Hydrating Leave-On Gel Primer .
Published on October 28, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
BeautyAct 5% Niacinamide Glass Serum 23 ingredients
Nuface Hydrating Leave-On Gel Primer 14 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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BeautyAct 5% Niacinamide Glass Serum 23 ingredients
Nuface Hydrating Leave-On Gel Primer 14 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
BeautyAct 5% Niacinamide Glass Serum 23 ingredients
Nuface Hydrating Leave-On Gel Primer 14 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Methylpropanediol • Niacinamide • Dipropylene Glycol • Pyridoxine Cyclic Phosphate • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Carbomer • Potassium Hydroxide • Hydroxyacetophenone • Caprylyl Glycol • Propanediol • Disodium EDTA • Benzyl Glycol • Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • 1,2-Hexanediol • Ethylhexylglycerin
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterBeautyAct 5% Niacinamide Glass Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Nuface Hydrating Leave-On Gel Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinBeautyAct 5% Niacinamide Glass Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Nuface Hydrating Leave-On Gel Primer contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 AcidBeautyAct 5% Niacinamide Glass Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
Nuface Hydrating Leave-On Gel Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
BeautyAct 5% Niacinamide Glass Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
Nuface Hydrating Leave-On Gel Primer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolBeautyAct 5% Niacinamide Glass Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
Nuface Hydrating Leave-On Gel Primer contains this as ingredient number 12.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolBeautyAct 5% Niacinamide Glass Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
Nuface Hydrating Leave-On Gel Primer contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
BeautyAct 5% Niacinamide Glass Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
Nuface Hydrating Leave-On Gel Primer contains this as ingredient number 10.
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BeautyAct 5% Niacinamide Glass Serum 23 ingredients
Nuface Hydrating Leave-On Gel Primer 14 ingredients
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BeautyAct 5% Niacinamide Glass Serum 23 ingredients
Nuface Hydrating Leave-On Gel Primer 14 ingredients
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