Helia-D Hydramax Regenerating Serum Versus Geek & Gorgeous aPad

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Helia-D Hydramax Regenerating Serum versus Geek & Gorgeous aPad .

Last updated on December 03, 2023. Published on January 11, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Helia-D Hydramax Regenerating Serum

Geek & Gorgeous aPad

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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.

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Ingredient Info

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Helia-D Hydramax Regenerating Serum 12 ingredients

Geek & Gorgeous aPad 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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Helia-D Hydramax Regenerating Serum 12 ingredients

Geek & Gorgeous aPad 11 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Brightening

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Scar Healing

Brightening

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Ingredients Compared

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

Helia-D Hydramax Regenerating Serum 12 ingredients

Geek & Gorgeous aPad 11 ingredients

Water • Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Centella Asiatica Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Xanthan Gum • Citric Acid • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Ethylhexylglycerin • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate

Water • Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate • Propanediol • Glycerin • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Allantoin • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Xanthan Gum • Citric Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol

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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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Helia-D Hydramax Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Geek & Gorgeous aPad contains this as ingredient number 1.

Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate (PAD) comes from the condensation of azelaic acid mixed with glycine.

This ingredient has similar properties to azelaic acid; it can help reduce sebum production and soothe skin. PAD also inhibits tyrosinase activity to help brighten skin. Tyrosinase is an enzyme that controls melanin production.

A study from 2023 found 5% PAD combined with nicotinamide (a form of niacin) effectively reduced melanin production after 6 weeks.

Several studies from the 2010's also show PAD to be effective in alleviating symptoms of Rosacea.

Though this ingredient is considered a gentle active, higher amounts may result in irritation.

Unlike azelaic acid, this ingredient is water-soluble. This property makes it easier to formulate into skincare products.

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Helia-D Hydramax Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Geek & Gorgeous aPad contains this as ingredient number 2.

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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Helia-D Hydramax Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Geek & Gorgeous aPad contains this as ingredient number 4.

Phenoxyethanol

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.

Helia-D Hydramax Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Geek & Gorgeous aPad contains this as ingredient number 11.

Xanthan Gum

What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Helia-D Hydramax Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Geek & Gorgeous aPad contains this as ingredient number 8.

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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Helia-D Hydramax Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Geek & Gorgeous aPad contains this as ingredient number 9.

Hydroxyethylcellulose

What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising

Community Rating: Mixed

Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.

Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.

This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.

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Helia-D Hydramax Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

Geek & Gorgeous aPad contains this as ingredient number 7.

Ethylhexylglycerin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

Helia-D Hydramax Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

Geek & Gorgeous aPad contains this as ingredient number 10.

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

Helia-D Hydramax Regenerating Serum 12 ingredients

Geek & Gorgeous aPad 11 ingredients

33% are loved or liked

25% have mixed ratings

42% are disliked or very disliked

0% have no rating yet

55% are loved or liked

18% have mixed ratings

27% are disliked or very disliked

0% have no rating yet

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Geek & Gorgeous aPad 11 ingredients

5.0 /5

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Works Well (3) Great Value (2) Absorbs Well (1) Hydrating (1) Sticky (1)

AnaG

1 month ago · Dry Skin

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This and cos the baha tranexamic acid made a huge difference in my hiperpigmentacion. Although using both in the same routine mad my skin very very...

This and cos the baha tranexamic acid made a huge difference in my hiperpigmentacion. Although using both in the same routine mad my skin very very sticky. Repurchased it for the 3 time