COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum Versus Skinfood Beauty in a Food Mask Sheet
Updated on February 27, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and silicones
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Ingredient Info
COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum 43 ingredients
Skinfood Beauty in a Food Mask Sheet 113 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum 43 ingredients
Skinfood Beauty in a Food Mask Sheet 113 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate 3%
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingPCA
Humectant
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Alanine
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Sodium Phytate
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Arginine
Masking
Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
CleansingProline
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate 3%, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, PCA, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Sodium Phytate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Glutamic Acid, Citric Acid, Lysine Hcl, Threonine, Arginine, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Proline, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phytosphingosine, Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid, Alcohol, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Extract
Skin ProtectingBee Venom
Astringent
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Brassica Oleracea Gemmifera Extract
AstringentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDiethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
PEG-100 Stearate
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Linalool
Perfuming
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentOryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract
Skin ConditioningFragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Raphanus Sativus Sprout Powder
Skin ConditioningLaureth-4
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLaureth-23
CleansingSodium Iodide
AntimicrobialVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingStomach Extract
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Salmon Egg Extract
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Sea Cucumber Extract
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Horse Fat
Skin ConditioningMethylparaben
Preservative
Hizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Betaine
Humectant
Caviar Extract
Skin ConditioningFragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
AstringentCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Swiftlet Nest Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Citrus Junos Extract
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Apium Graveolens Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingSnail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Nitrate
SoothingLactuca Scariola Sativa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Diacetyl Boldine
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Triethanolamine
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingGlyoxal
Antimicrobial
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Milk Protein Extract
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Comb Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate/Hema Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cellulose Gum, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sodium Citrate, Beta-Glucan, Rubus Idaeus Extract, Bee Venom, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Brassica Oleracea Gemmifera Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Carbomer, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Propolis Extract, PEG-100 Stearate, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Linalool, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Methyl Gluceth-20, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Punica Granatum Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract, Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Arginine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, T-Butyl Alcohol, Raphanus Sativus Sprout Powder, Laureth-4, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cholesterol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-23, Sodium Iodide, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Carbomer, Stomach Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Salmon Egg Extract, Glycereth-26, Sea Cucumber Extract, Alcohol, Horse Fat, Methylparaben, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Betaine, Caviar Extract, Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Parfum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Swiftlet Nest Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Citrus Junos Extract, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Apium Graveolens Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Persea Gratissima Oil, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipropylene Glycol, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Sodium Nitrate, Lactuca Scariola Sativa Leaf Extract, Yeast Extract, Diacetyl Boldine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Triethanolamine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Glyoxal, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Milk Protein Extract, Butylene Glycol, Comb Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate/Hema Crosspolymer
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCeramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolWe don't have a description for Diethoxyethyl Succinate yet.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
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:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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 WaterXanthan 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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