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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Fyne Hyaluron Peptide Plumping And Restoring Serum versus Dr. Pong Barrier X Ultimate Defense Serum .

Last updated on January 25, 2024. Published on February 22, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and peptides

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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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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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

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid (4)
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid (5)
Peptides

Benefits

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

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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

Water • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Methylpropanediol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Butylene Glycol • Bis-Peg/Ppg-20/5 Peg/Ppg-20/5 Dimethicone • Methoxy Peg/Ppg-25/4 Dimethicone • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Panthenol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • C14-22 Alcohols • C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside • Cetearyl Alcohol • Coco-Glucoside • Polyacrylamide • Allantoin • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Spent Grain Wax • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Saccharide Isomerate • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Dipropylene Glycol • Glucose • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Cholesterol • Stearic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Laureth-7 • 1,2-Hexanediol • Phytosphingosine • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Cetearyl Olivate • Oleic Acid • Lactic Acid • Xanthan Gum • Sorbitan Oleate • Caprylyl Glycol • Ceramide AP • Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12 • Ceramide NP • Carbomer • Tocopherol • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate • Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Potassium Hyaluronate • Ceramide EOP • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin

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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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Fyne Hyaluron Peptide Plumping And Restoring Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dr. Pong Barrier X Ultimate Defense Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

Fyne Hyaluron Peptide Plumping And Restoring Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Dr. Pong Barrier X Ultimate Defense Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
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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Fyne Hyaluron Peptide Plumping And Restoring Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Dr. Pong Barrier X Ultimate Defense Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

Learn more about Niacinamide

Fyne Hyaluron Peptide Plumping And Restoring Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Dr. Pong Barrier X Ultimate Defense Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Fyne Hyaluron Peptide Plumping And Restoring Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

Dr. Pong Barrier X Ultimate Defense Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

6
What it does: Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.

Hyaluronic Acid has the capacity to bind to large amounts of water. This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.

Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.

Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing,

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Hyaluronic Acid

Fyne Hyaluron Peptide Plumping And Restoring Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Dr. Pong Barrier X Ultimate Defense Serum contains this as ingredient number 51.

7
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:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

Fyne Hyaluron Peptide Plumping And Restoring Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Dr. Pong Barrier X Ultimate Defense Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

8
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Fyne Hyaluron Peptide Plumping And Restoring Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Dr. Pong Barrier X Ultimate Defense Serum contains this as ingredient number 57.

9
What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.

Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.

Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.

Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.

Learn more about Chlorphenesin

Fyne Hyaluron Peptide Plumping And Restoring Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

Dr. Pong Barrier X Ultimate Defense Serum contains this as ingredient number 58.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Fyne Hyaluron Peptide Plumping And Restoring Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

Dr. Pong Barrier X Ultimate Defense Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.

Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.

One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.

Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.

Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:

Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Fyne Hyaluron Peptide Plumping And Restoring Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

Dr. Pong Barrier X Ultimate Defense Serum contains this as ingredient number 46.

12
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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 Glycol

Fyne Hyaluron Peptide Plumping And Restoring Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

Dr. Pong Barrier X Ultimate Defense Serum contains this as ingredient number 39.

13
What it does:
Community Rating: Liked

This form of hyaluronic acid is produced through fermentation.

According to a manufacturer, it has a positive charge by ionic binding to help moisturize and give hair a smooth feel. This is why you'll find this ingredient in shampoos and body washes.

Fyne Hyaluron Peptide Plumping And Restoring Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

Dr. Pong Barrier X Ultimate Defense Serum contains this as ingredient number 45.

14
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Potassium Hyaluronate.

Fyne Hyaluron Peptide Plumping And Restoring Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

Dr. Pong Barrier X Ultimate Defense Serum contains this as ingredient number 54.

15
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

This 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 Hyaluronate

Fyne Hyaluron Peptide Plumping And Restoring Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

Dr. Pong Barrier X Ultimate Defense Serum contains this as ingredient number 53.

16
What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Liked

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.

Hyaluronic Acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.

Fyne Hyaluron Peptide Plumping And Restoring Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

Dr. Pong Barrier X Ultimate Defense Serum contains this as ingredient number 47.

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

62% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
14% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet
45% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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