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Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum Versus Cos De BAHA CH Centella Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Serum
Serum
American Brand United States
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on October 10, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

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At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Benefits

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. 

It is a:

  • Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
  • Emollient, helping to soften skin
  • Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
  • Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives 
Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.

Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.

Learn more about Betaine

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Reviews

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Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum 9 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 20 ratings
Great Value (10) Absorbs Well (9) Works Well (9)
Yvana_740's avatar

Yvana_740

1 year ago
Review

Very good for acne fighting and dark spots/hyperpigmentation/uneven skin tone. Brightens your skin, making it glow. Better than the Ordinary niacinamide in my opinion.

Khang69's avatar

K

28 days ago
Review

Performs very well on skin smoothening and brightening with Niacinamide.

Although the Cosrx 15 Niacinamide does better in terms of skin brightening and smoothing and breakout recovery with Zinc PCA and Allantoin, this one is less irritating and redness as well as more hydrating and less expensive. Really recommend it for dry and dull skin, sensitive

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#no scent

Cos De BAHA CH Centella Hyaluronic Acid Serum 9 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 1 rating
Broke Me Out (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1)
BubbIes's avatar

BubbIes

1 year ago
Review

I'm so sad this didn't work out for me, as the ingredients seemed really good and noncomedogenic. Unfortunately it seemed to cause some sort of reaction, my skin felt tingly, greasy, and clogged. I had quite a few new breakouts from this, but I'm not sure what I reacted to. It’s possible that I reacted to all the different extracts. Serums are also on the heavier side in general, so they may just Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#broke me out
#sticky