Happy Skin Cosmetics Hyaluronic + B3 Boost Water Cream Versus DR's Secret Spot Serum 8
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Happy Skin Cosmetics Hyaluronic + B3 Boost Water Cream 47 ingredients
DR's Secret Spot Serum 8 27 ingredients
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Happy Skin Cosmetics Hyaluronic + B3 Boost Water Cream 47 ingredients
DR's Secret Spot Serum 8 27 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Diglycerin
HumectantDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Trehalose
HumectantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethiconol
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Batyl Alcohol
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingEcklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningHizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningHypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingSargassum Fulvellum Extract
Skin ConditioningUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningGelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin Protecting1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sea Water
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Lecithin
EmollientCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantGeraniol
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Diglycerin, Diisostearyl Malate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Trehalose, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polysorbate 20, Arginine, Carbomer, Dimethiconol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Batyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Adenosine, Sea Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Parfum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Disodium EDTA, Lecithin, CI 42090, Geraniol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, T-Butyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
4-Terpineol
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Arctium Majus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingNasturtium Officinale Extract
Perfuming
Citrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientFucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDenatonium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Polysorbate 20, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycerin, 4-Terpineol, Panthenol, Sodium Lactate, Salicylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, T-Butyl Alcohol, Arctium Majus Root Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf Extract, Denatonium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20T-Butyl Alcohol it is most commonly used as a solvent.
At room temperature, T-Butyl Alcohol melts and has a similar smell to camphor.
This ingredient is derived from isobutane. It is the simplest form of a tertiary alcohol. Due to its chemical structure, it is more resistant to oxidation.
Learn more about T-Butyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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Happy Skin Cosmetics Hyaluronic + B3 Boost Water Cream 47 ingredients
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