Equate Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus Josie Maran Pure Argan Milk™ Intensive Hydrating Treatment

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Equate Hyaluronic Acid Serum versus Josie Maran Pure Argan Milk™ Intensive Hydrating Treatment .

Published on June 02, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Equate Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Josie Maran Pure Argan Milk™ Intensive Hydrating Treatment

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.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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Equate Hyaluronic Acid Serum 7 ingredients

Josie Maran Pure Argan Milk™ Intensive Hydrating Treatment 9 ingredients

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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Equate Hyaluronic Acid Serum 7 ingredients

Josie Maran Pure Argan Milk™ Intensive Hydrating Treatment 9 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating

Rosacea

Benefits

Hydrating

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Ingredients Compared

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

Equate Hyaluronic Acid Serum 7 ingredients

Josie Maran Pure Argan Milk™ Intensive Hydrating Treatment 9 ingredients

Water • Glycerin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Citric Acid • Polysorbate 20 • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate

Water • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Propanediol • Glyceryl Caprylate • Glyceryl Undecylenate • Phosphatidylglycerol • Sodium Benzoate • Xanthan Gum • Citric Acid

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

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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Equate Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Josie Maran Pure Argan Milk™ Intensive Hydrating Treatment contains this as ingredient number 1.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Equate Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Josie Maran Pure Argan Milk™ Intensive Hydrating Treatment contains this as ingredient number 9.

Sodium Benzoate

What it does: Masking, Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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Equate Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Josie Maran Pure Argan Milk™ Intensive Hydrating Treatment contains this as ingredient number 7.

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