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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Beekman 1802 Milk Drops Probiotic Ceramide Serum versus La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on January 05, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both 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, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

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

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Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Starts at $39.99

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

Exfoliators
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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

1
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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Beekman 1802 Milk Drops Probiotic Ceramide Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

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Beekman 1802 Milk Drops Probiotic Ceramide Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
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:

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Beekman 1802 Milk Drops Probiotic Ceramide Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 12.

4
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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Beekman 1802 Milk Drops Probiotic Ceramide Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.

La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 18.

5
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Beekman 1802 Milk Drops Probiotic Ceramide Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.

La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 17.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

52% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
41% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Beekman 1802 Milk Drops Probiotic Ceramide Serum 33 ingredients

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La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid 22 ingredients

4.2 /5
from 5 ratings
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GabriellaTsoukalas

8 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

LOVED IT
My dermatologist recommended me this product after finishing my acne treatment pills. I LOOOVEEEED IT. I bought the effaclar serum so I...

LOVED IT
My dermatologist recommended me this product after finishing my acne treatment pills. I LOOOVEEEED IT. I bought the effaclar serum so I stopped using it. (I was so into La roche posay!!). I would repurchased it again and use it on my night routine (still trying to figure out what to use). It's a bit expensive for me hihi.

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sagadell

7 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

calming and non-irritant, doesnt trigger any redness, itchyness or burning sensation

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