Updated on March 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Bioderma Hydrabio Sérum 23 ingredients
Glossier Super Bounce 16 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Bioderma Hydrabio Sérum 23 ingredients
Glossier Super Bounce 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Niacinamide
Smoothing
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Mannitol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hexyldecanol
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Rhamnose
HumectantLaminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Xylitol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trideceth-6, Disodium EDTA, Niacinamide, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Fructooligosaccharides, Mannitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hexyldecanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Rhamnose, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Pyrus Malus Seed Extract, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Tocopherol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Biosaccharide Gum-2
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Biosaccharide Gum-2, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Hydroxide
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinDisodium 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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTASodium 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 HyaluronateThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Bioderma Hydrabio Sérum 23 ingredients
Glossier Super Bounce 16 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Bioderma Hydrabio Sérum 23 ingredients
I love the texture of this product, but unfortunately if you're sensitive to parfum, this will irritate you like it did me :/
Lightweight gel moisturizer
I have been using this product for more than 8 years,at the recommendation of a pharmacist.
It has went through some reformulations throughout the years as it did not contain Tocopherol/Rapeseed sterols before.
It's a very lightweight gel that absorbs quickly into the skin and leaves a semimatte finish.
I would recommend to apply this on a damp face. I think those Show more
Glossier Super Bounce 16 ingredients
I saw a considerable improvement in overall skin texture and brightness. This serum also helped to even out my skin tone and lighten under-eye circles. Used 3-5 times weekly.
I adore this product - it is the most elegantly formulated HA that I’ve ever tried. It’s not runny, but it’s also not sticky. It neither feels like glorified water nor does it just sit on your skin - it absorbs beautifully, and you feel the bounce!
Minus one star because… well, it’s beaucoup bux for *just* HA. Now that I’m in my 40s, I want serums that pull double-duty! & for less than half the Show more
