Updated on March 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
BYOMA Hydrating Serum 28 ingredients
Valjean Labs Hydrate Serum 21 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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BYOMA Hydrating Serum 28 ingredients
Valjean Labs Hydrate Serum 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Phytate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Oleate, Lactic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Phytate, Xanthan Gum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopherol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Dimethicone
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycereth-26
HumectantPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingBiosaccharide Gum-2
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hc Violet No. 1
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Water, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Biosaccharide Gum-2, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Benzophenone-4, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Hc Violet No. 1, CI 42090
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 WaterEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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BYOMA Hydrating Serum 28 ingredients
Valjean Labs Hydrate Serum 21 ingredients
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BYOMA Hydrating Serum 28 ingredients
Not even a little hydrating. Threw out before I even finished the bottle.
I love this product especially under my eyes since I get eye bags under them it’s my all time favourite product form byoma😊x
