Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum Versus Sk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Essence Serum
Updated on June 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum 8 ingredients
Sk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Essence Serum 44 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum 8 ingredients
Sk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Essence Serum 44 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Xylitol
Humectant
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
Emollient
PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingCeratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract
MaskingLaureth-7
EmulsifyingMethylparaben
Preservative
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
PEG-100 Stearate
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-7
Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Methylsilanol Tri-PEG-8 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Methicone
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Isopropyl Isostearate, Dimethicone, Squalane, Xylitol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Boron Nitride, Panthenol, PEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Aminomethyl Propanol, Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract, Laureth-7, Methylparaben, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Polyquaternium-7, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Methylsilanol Tri-PEG-8 Glyceryl Cocoate, Methicone, CI 77891, CI 77492
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterButylene 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 GlycolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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.
Ingredient Ratings
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Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum 8 ingredients
Sk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Essence Serum 44 ingredients
Reviews
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Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum 8 ingredients
Makes my skin feel so luxurious and hydrated without being oily
