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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of bondi sands Thirsty Skin Hyaluronic Acid Serum versus Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid .

Last updated on August 15, 2023. Published on August 20, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Serum Australian Brand Australia
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

Serum

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

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

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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

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Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening
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Ingredients Explained

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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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bondi sands Thirsty Skin Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

bondi sands Thirsty Skin Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 14.

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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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bondi sands Thirsty Skin Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning

You might know this ingredient as a sugar substitute in foods. It is a sugar alcohol with humectant properties.

Humectants attract water to your skin (like glycerin or hyaluronic acid).

Fun fact: Erythritol can be naturally found in some fermented foods.

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bondi sands Thirsty Skin Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 16.

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

46% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
15% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet
44% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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bondi sands Thirsty Skin Hyaluronic Acid Serum 13 ingredients

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Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid 16 ingredients

2.8 /5
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nataliaBurke_954's avatar

nataliaBurke_954

11 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

No
Gave me closed comedones and didn’t stop peeling with epiduo

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JYsec

6 months ago · Unsure Skin
Review

Broke me out
Bad for fungal acne.

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