de_CURE Raw Hyaluronic Drops Versus Naturium Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of de_CURE Raw Hyaluronic Drops versus Naturium Tranexamic Topical Acid 5% .

Published on December 02, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores

Free From

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

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de_CURE Raw Hyaluronic Drops

Naturium Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%

Serum Swedish Brand Sweden

Serum 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.

Serum

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

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Ingredient Info

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de_CURE Raw Hyaluronic Drops 20 ingredients

Naturium Tranexamic Topical Acid 5% 22 ingredients

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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de_CURE Raw Hyaluronic Drops 20 ingredients

Naturium Tranexamic Topical Acid 5% 22 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Redness Reducing (3)

Reduces Irritation (4)

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Acne Fighting

Brightening

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Vitamin E

Niacinamide

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores (2)

Dark Spots (4)

Scar Healing (2)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (4)

Concerns

Irritating

Rosacea

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

de_CURE Raw Hyaluronic Drops 20 ingredients

Naturium Tranexamic Topical Acid 5% 22 ingredients

Water • Isopentyldiol • Tranexamic Acid • Propanediol • Citric Acid • Kojic Acid • Niacinamide • Hydroxyacetophenone • Isododecane • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Panthenol • Glycerin • Xanthan Gum • Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Betaine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Phytate • Potassium Sorbate • Tocopherol

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.

Water

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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de_CURE Raw Hyaluronic Drops contains this as ingredient number 1.

Naturium Tranexamic Topical Acid 5% contains this as ingredient number 1.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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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de_CURE Raw Hyaluronic Drops contains this as ingredient number 3.

Naturium Tranexamic Topical Acid 5% contains this as ingredient number 19.

Betaine

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Betaine 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.

Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.

Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.

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de_CURE Raw Hyaluronic Drops contains this as ingredient number 4.

Naturium Tranexamic Topical Acid 5% contains this as ingredient number 18.

Glycerin

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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de_CURE Raw Hyaluronic Drops contains this as ingredient number 5.

Naturium Tranexamic Topical Acid 5% contains this as ingredient number 13.

Panthenol

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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de_CURE Raw Hyaluronic Drops contains this as ingredient number 6.

Naturium Tranexamic Topical Acid 5% contains this as ingredient number 12.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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de_CURE Raw Hyaluronic Drops contains this as ingredient number 18.

Naturium Tranexamic Topical Acid 5% contains this as ingredient number 5.

Phenoxyethanol

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.

de_CURE Raw Hyaluronic Drops contains this as ingredient number 19.

Naturium Tranexamic Topical Acid 5% contains this as ingredient number 16.

Ethylhexylglycerin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

de_CURE Raw Hyaluronic Drops contains this as ingredient number 20.

Naturium Tranexamic Topical Acid 5% contains this as ingredient number 17.

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