Elizabeth Arden Hyaluronic Acid Ceramide Hydra-Plumping Serum Capsules Versus No7 Hyaluronic Acid Capsules
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Elizabeth Arden Hyaluronic Acid Ceramide Hydra-Plumping Serum Capsules 33 ingredients
No7 Hyaluronic Acid Capsules 22 ingredients
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Elizabeth Arden Hyaluronic Acid Ceramide Hydra-Plumping Serum Capsules 33 ingredients
No7 Hyaluronic Acid Capsules 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDimethiconol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingEthylhexyl Cocoate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Lecithin
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Phytosterol
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tribehenin
Emollient
Zingiber Zerumbet Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer, Silica, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethiconol, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Cyclopentasiloxane, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Ethylhexyl Cocoate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactic Acid, Lecithin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, PEG-10 Phytosterol, Pentylene Glycol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Phytosphingosine, Phytosterols, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tribehenin, Zingiber Zerumbet Extract, Phenoxyethanol
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningDiethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientBisabolol
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingLactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-50
Skin Conditioning
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer, Silica, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dimethiconol, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Bisabolol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-50, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideWe don't have a description for Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer yet.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaEthylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly. In fact, it is commonly used to evenly mix sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone. It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateDimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
We don't have a description for Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate yet.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil is created by adding hydrogen to castor oil. This helps stabilize the castor oil and raises the melting point. At room temperature, hydrogenated castor oil is solid.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
As a wax-like substance, Hydrogenated Castor Oil acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin stay soft and smooth by creating a barrier. This barrier helps trap moisture.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Castor OilThis ingredient is created by putting sodium hyaluronate through hydrolysis.
You might know this as 'mini' or 'ultra low-molecular weight' hyaluronic acid. The small molecule size means it is able to travel deeper in the skin.
According to studies, low molecular-weight hyaluronic acid can:
One study from 2011 found ultra-low weight HA to show pro-inflammatory properties. Another study from 2022 found it to downregulate UV-B induced inflammation.
Hydrolysis is a process of changing a molecule using water or enzymes.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronatePentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolRicinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilThis silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylateSodium 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 HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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