Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Essence Versus Bioeffect EGF Essence

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Essence versus Bioeffect EGF Essence .

Last updated on July 15, 2023. Published on October 01, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe essences. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Essence

Bioeffect EGF Essence

Essence American Brand United States

Essence Icelander Brand Iceland

Essence

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

Essence

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Ingredient Info

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Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Essence 16 ingredients

Bioeffect EGF Essence 11 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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Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Essence 16 ingredients

Bioeffect EGF Essence 11 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture

Anti-Aging

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Brightening

Concerns

Drying

Acne Trigger

Rosacea

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

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

Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Essence 16 ingredients

Bioeffect EGF Essence 11 ingredients

Water • Butylene Glycol • Propanediol • Glycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol • Betaine • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Citrate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate • Magnesium Chloride

Water • Glycerin • Isopentyldiol • Propylene Glycol • Sodium Citrate • Sorbitol • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Chloride • Citric Acid • Secale Cereale Seed Extract • Egg

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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Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.

Bioeffect EGF Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glycerin

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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Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Essence contains this as ingredient number 4.

Bioeffect EGF Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.

Sodium Citrate

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.

Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.

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Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Essence contains this as ingredient number 11.

Bioeffect EGF Essence contains this as ingredient number 5.

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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Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Essence contains this as ingredient number 13.

Bioeffect EGF Essence contains this as ingredient number 9.

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