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Good Molecules B5 Hydrating Body Serum Versus Naturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum

Body Serum
Serum
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on October 06, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Solvent

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.

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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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Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.

This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

When to use

11 Routines
36% use in am
64% use in pm
100% use every day
241 Routines
51% use in am
49% use in pm
93% use every day
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Reviews

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Good Molecules B5 Hydrating Body Serum 16 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 1 rating
Drying (1) Irritating (1) Light (1)
Daniel.Chin's avatar

Daniel Chin

1 year ago
Review

Hoping for full body hydration to ease genetic dry skin and found more sensitivity to ingredients! I believe Glyceryl Stearate S/E is the culprit. I seem to be especially sensitive to Stearic acid-related ingredients. So at least I’ve learned that.

#drying
#irritating
#light
#light scent

Naturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum 47 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 4 ratings
Hydrating (2) Absorbs Well (2) Great Value (1)
kaitlinwooley's avatar

Kaitlin Wooley

5 months ago
Review

Love love love. Super light weight. Absorbs nicely into the skin. Very hydrating.

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
daniedesrosiers's avatar

Danie Desrosiers

1 month ago
Review

Strong start for this one but just couldn’t live up to the hype. At first it really seemed to make my skin feel nice and smooth and also absorbed really well but after a few days I started noticing more oil and some small breakouts. My combo/acne prone skin just did not mesh well with the shea butter in it.

#hydrating
#broke me out
#absorbs well