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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Coco & Eve Bronzing Face Drops Medium Glow versus The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on June 15, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . 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 anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and better texture

Free From

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

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Tanning American Brand United States
Serum British Brand United Kingdom

Tanning

Products used to change the tone of one's skin.

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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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

Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid (4)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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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Coco & Eve Bronzing Face Drops Medium Glow contains this as ingredient number 1.

The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Coco & Eve Bronzing Face Drops Medium Glow contains this as ingredient number 3.

The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.

Hyaluronic Acid has the capacity to bind to large amounts of water. This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.

Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.

Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing,

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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Coco & Eve Bronzing Face Drops Medium Glow contains this as ingredient number 9.

The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
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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Coco & Eve Bronzing Face Drops Medium Glow contains this as ingredient number 11.

The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
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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Coco & Eve Bronzing Face Drops Medium Glow contains this as ingredient number 19.

The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

6
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.

Coco & Eve Bronzing Face Drops Medium Glow contains this as ingredient number 23.

The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

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

32% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet
64% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Coco & Eve Bronzing Face Drops 28 ingredients

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The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum 14 ingredients

3.7 /5
from 11 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) No Scent (1)
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sophia_teigiser

2 years ago · Combination Skin
Review

AMAZING
I have used this serum right after cleansing and when my face is damp. It instantly makes my face feel hydrated and smooth. Definitely...

AMAZING
I have used this serum right after cleansing and when my face is damp. It instantly makes my face feel hydrated and smooth. Definitely would recommend to all skin types!!

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YusraBabar_214

10 months ago · Normal Skin
Review

Gave me acne
I bought this because i heard a lot about it. I have a normal skin with no acne on my face but after using this i started to get...

Gave me acne
I bought this because i heard a lot about it. I have a normal skin with no acne on my face but after using this i started to get little pimples and i gave it to my friend. Try this before adding this into your routine.

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