Elemis Pro-Collagen OverNight Matrix Cream Versus The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
Updated on February 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Elemis Pro-Collagen OverNight Matrix Cream 53 ingredients
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 17 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Elemis Pro-Collagen OverNight Matrix Cream 53 ingredients
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Olus Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBeheneth-25
CleansingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantBenzoic Acid
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Dunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningRhizobian Gum
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract
Skin ConditioningGeraniol
Perfuming
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantCinnamomum Camphora Wood Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Tephrosia Purpurea Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Menthol
Masking
Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientLactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPhenylpropanol
Masking
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-50
Skin Conditioning
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Olus Oil, Propanediol, Behenyl Alcohol, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Beheneth-25, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Benzoic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Disodium EDTA, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Rhizobian Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Linalool, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Geraniol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Chlorphenesin, Plankton Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Citronellol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Caramel, Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Oil, Limonene, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Parfum, Tephrosia Purpurea Seed Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Menthol, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Phenylpropanol, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-50, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Isoceteth-20
Emulsifying
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract, Glycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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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Elemis Pro-Collagen OverNight Matrix Cream 53 ingredients
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 17 ingredients
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