Biologique Recherche Amniotique VG Fundamental Hydration Serum Versus Hourglass Cosmetics Equilibrium Biomimetic Skin Active Serum
Updated on August 15, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Biologique Recherche Amniotique VG Fundamental Hydration Serum 20 ingredients
Hourglass Cosmetics Equilibrium Biomimetic Skin Active Serum 26 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Biologique Recherche Amniotique VG Fundamental Hydration Serum 20 ingredients
Hourglass Cosmetics Equilibrium Biomimetic Skin Active Serum 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Algae Extract
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Papaver Rhoeas Petal Extract
EmollientPhaseolus Radiatus Extract
Skin ConditioningJuglans Regia Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Lactate
BufferingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Serine
Masking
Sorbitol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Tea-Lactate
HumectantTriethanolamine
BufferingUrea
Buffering
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Algae Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Papaver Rhoeas Petal Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Extract, Juglans Regia Shell Extract, Panthenol, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Allantoin, Serine, Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Tea-Lactate, Triethanolamine, Urea, Phenylpropanol, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-10 Mono/Dioleate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Oleate
Emulsifying
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSqualene
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientGlycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Glyceryl Cocoate
Emollient
Behenyl Behenate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhosphatidylglycerol
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pyruvic Acid
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Dicaprylyl Ether, Squalane, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Mono/Dioleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract, Squalene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glycine Soja Sterols, Glyceryl Cocoate, Behenyl Behenate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Hexylene Glycol, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phosphatidylglycerol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pyruvic Acid, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinWater. 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!
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