Dot & Key Skincare Water Drench Hydrating Hyaluronic Serum Concentrate Versus Aqualogica Glow+ Concentrate Face Serum
Updated on April 02, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dot & Key Skincare Water Drench Hydrating Hyaluronic Serum Concentrate 27 ingredients
Aqualogica Glow+ Concentrate Face Serum 13 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Dot & Key Skincare Water Drench Hydrating Hyaluronic Serum Concentrate 27 ingredients
Aqualogica Glow+ Concentrate Face Serum 13 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthoxydiglycol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningCeramide 1
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 2
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 4
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 6 Ii
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
MaskingLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Ethoxydiglycol, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 6 Ii, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Lactobacillus, Maltodextrin, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a form of Vitamin C. It is the salt of ascorbic acid.
This ingredient is more gentle than ascorbic acid. It is also more stable when exposed to light and oxygen.
Vitamin C helps reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Your skin uses Vitamin C to produce collagen and collagen production plays a role in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. As an antioxidant, this ingredient also helps reduce the signs of aging such as fine-lines and wrinkles.
VItamin C helps brighten skin by blocking the process of skin darkening.
In a 2011 study, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate was found to have antibacterial properties. This may help treat acne.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphateWater. 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!
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