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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Hydration Booster versus Venn Age Response Compound K Hyaluronic Booster .

Last updated on August 07, 2023. Published on December 28, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens and fragrances

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Serum American Brand United States
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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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

AHA (2)
Retinoid
Vitamin E (2)
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (8)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (7)
Reduces Irritation (7)
Skin Texture (4)
Reduces Large Pores (4)
Anti-Aging (9)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (5)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (6)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid (2)
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea
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Ingredients Compared

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

Houttuynia Cordata WaterWaterButylene GlycolPropanediolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water1,2-HexanediolGlycerinGinsenosidesGlycine Soja Germ ExtractAcmella Oleracea ExtractEvodia Rutaecarpa Fruit ExtractDiospyros Kaki Leaf ExtractVitis Vinifera Fruit ExtractLavandula Angustifolia Flower ExtractMonarda Didyma Leaf ExtractCoffea Arabica Seed ExtractCarthamus Tinctorius Flower ExtractPolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractHydrolyzed Corn StarchFreesia Refracta Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCastanea Crenata Shell ExtractZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit ExtractDipotassium GlycyrrhizateAdenosineSucroseTamarindus Indica Seed PolysaccharideCyclodextrinKigelia Africana Fruit ExtractQuillaja Saponaria Bark ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractCamellia Sinensis CatechinsXanthan GumSodium HyaluronateBacillus FermentScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractPaeonia Suffruticosa Root ExtractGlutathioneCarnosineSodium ChlorideNicotinoyl Dipeptide-22Hydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateGlutamineSodium Acetylated HyaluronatePotassium ChlorideCalcium ChlorideSodium PyruvateIsoleucineLeucineThreonineValineInositolPhenylalanineSerineGlycineMethionineSh-Polypeptide-64TryptophanFolic AcidNiacinamideThiamine HclRiboflavin

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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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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Hydration Booster contains this as ingredient number 2.

Venn Age Response Compound K Hyaluronic Booster contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
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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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Hydration Booster contains this as ingredient number 3.

Venn Age Response Compound K Hyaluronic Booster contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
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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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Hydration Booster contains this as ingredient number 4.

Venn Age Response Compound K Hyaluronic Booster contains this as ingredient number 35.

4
What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.

Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.

Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.

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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Hydration Booster contains this as ingredient number 15.

Venn Age Response Compound K Hyaluronic Booster contains this as ingredient number 21.

5
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.

Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.

Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.

Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.

Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.

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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Hydration Booster contains this as ingredient number 19.

Venn Age Response Compound K Hyaluronic Booster contains this as ingredient number 31.

6
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Hydration Booster contains this as ingredient number 37.

Venn Age Response Compound K Hyaluronic Booster contains this as ingredient number 3.

7
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan 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.

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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Hydration Booster contains this as ingredient number 48.

Venn Age Response Compound K Hyaluronic Booster contains this as ingredient number 34.

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

47% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
52% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
6% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet

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