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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Comprehensive Cranium Care C3 Head Hydrate versus The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 .

Last updated on February 16, 2024. Published on July 22, 2023

Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Shampoo American Brand United States
Facial Treatment Canadian Brand Canada

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

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 C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Irritating

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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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Comprehensive Cranium Care C3 Head Hydrate contains this as ingredient number 1.

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 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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Comprehensive Cranium Care C3 Head Hydrate contains this as ingredient number 2.

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Comprehensive Cranium Care C3 Head Hydrate contains this as ingredient number 12.

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 contains this as ingredient number 17.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Comprehensive Cranium Care C3 Head Hydrate contains this as ingredient number 14.

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 contains this as ingredient number 6.

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

47% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
47% are loved or liked
29% have mixed ratings
24% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Comprehensive Cranium Care C3 Head Hydrate 19 ingredients

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The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 17 ingredients

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