Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of HIMistry Naturals Hyaluronic & COQ 10 Moisturizing Serum versus ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum .
Published on December 13, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, retinoid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
HIMistry Naturals Hyaluronic & COQ 10 Moisturizing Serum 20 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum 53 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Coconut Alkanes
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Peg-100 Stearate
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
- Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Glycol Distearate
- C13-14 Isoparaffin
- Propylene Glycol Stearate
- Isostearic Acid
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Glyceryl Undecylenate
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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HIMistry Naturals Hyaluronic & COQ 10 Moisturizing Serum 20 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum 53 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
HIMistry Naturals Hyaluronic & COQ 10 Moisturizing Serum 20 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum 53 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Squalane • Glycerin • Ubiquinone • Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Ascorbic Acid • Retinyl Palmitate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Carbomer • Polyacrylamide • Ethylhexylglycerin • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Laureth-7 • Parfum
Water • Coconut Alkanes • Methylheptyl Isostearate • Cetyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Isohexadecane • Butylene Glycol • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Squalane • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil • Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Rosa Canina Fruit Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Leontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture • Marrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Glycerin • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Glycol Distearate • Polyacrylamide • Oleth-20 • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Caprylyl Glycol • Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine • Propylene Glycol Stearate • Xanthan Gum • Tocopheryl Acetate • Propanediol • Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum • Laureth-7 • Disodium EDTA • Ethyl Ferulate • Myristyl Alcohol • Stearyl Alcohol • Aminomethyl Propanol • Phospholipids • Sodium Hyaluronate • Isostearic Acid • Retinyl Palmitate • Ascorbic Acid • Hexylene Glycol • C12-18 Fatty Acids Methyl Esters • Lauryl Alcohol • Lecithin • Tocopherol • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • Glyceryl Caprylate • Glyceryl Undecylenate • Parfum
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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. 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!
Learn more about WaterHIMistry Naturals Hyaluronic & COQ 10 Moisturizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butylene 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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
HIMistry Naturals Hyaluronic & COQ 10 Moisturizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.
Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.
It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.
Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.
Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilHIMistry Naturals Hyaluronic & COQ 10 Moisturizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneHIMistry Naturals Hyaluronic & COQ 10 Moisturizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinHIMistry Naturals Hyaluronic & COQ 10 Moisturizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateHIMistry Naturals Hyaluronic & COQ 10 Moisturizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 40.
Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.
Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.
Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!
Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.
Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.
The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.
Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidHIMistry Naturals Hyaluronic & COQ 10 Moisturizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 43.
Retinyl palmitate is a form of retinoid. Retinoids are the superstar class of anti-aging ingredients that include tretinoin and retinol.
This particular ingredient has had a bumpy year with its rise and fall in popularity.
First, Retinyl palmitate is created from palmitic acid and retinol. It is a retinol ester and considered one of the weaker forms of retinoid.
This is because all retinoids have to be converted to Tretinoin, AKA retinoic acid. Retinyl Palmitate is pretty far down the line and has to go through multiple conversions before its effects are seen.
Due to this long and ineffective conversion line, the benefits of Retinyl Palmitate are debated.
Studies show Retinyl Palmitate to help:
Dermatologists say this ingredient is ineffective because it isn't used in high enough concentrations in cosmetics.
This ingredient used to be found in sunscreens to boost the efficacy of sunscreen filters.
The downfall of Retinyl Palmitate was due to released reports about the ingredient being correlated to sun damage and skin tumors.
While there is a study showing this ingredient to cause DNA damage when exposed to UV-A, there is no concrete proof of it being linked to skin cancer. It is safe to use when used correctly.
All retinoids increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun in the first few months of usage. Be especially careful with reapplying sunscreen when using any form of retinoid.
Currently, this ingredient is still allowed in cosmetics all over the world. In Canada, cosmetics must have a warning label stating the product to contain Retinyl Palmitate
Fun fact: This ingredient is often added to low-fat milk to increase the levels of Vitamin A.
Learn more about Retinyl PalmitateHIMistry Naturals Hyaluronic & COQ 10 Moisturizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 42.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateHIMistry Naturals Hyaluronic & COQ 10 Moisturizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.
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.
HIMistry Naturals Hyaluronic & COQ 10 Moisturizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 49.
Polyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer. It is used to stabilize products and bind ingredients. When hydrated, Polyacrylamide forms a soft gel.
Polyacrylamide is low-toxicity. If source properly, it is deemed safe to use in cosmetics.
It should be noted the precursor to Polyacrylamide is acrylamide. Acrylamide is a carcinogen. Most reputable sources of Polyacrylamide will screen for residual acrylamide to make sure the count is in a safe range. Acrylamide is not able to be absorbed through the skin.
We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about PolyacrylamideHIMistry Naturals Hyaluronic & COQ 10 Moisturizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
C13-14 Isoparaffin is created from petroleum-based mineral oils. It is an emollient and helps thicken a product.
As an emollient, it helps keep the skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in, keeping the skin hydrated.
C13-14 Isoparaffin may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about C13-14 IsoparaffinHIMistry Naturals Hyaluronic & COQ 10 Moisturizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.
Laureth-7 is created by the ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol using ethylene oxide. Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with hydrating properties.
Laureth-7 is an emulsifier and cleansing ingredient. As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps cleanse the skin by gathering dirt, oil, and pollutants to be rinsed away.
HIMistry Naturals Hyaluronic & COQ 10 Moisturizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumHIMistry Naturals Hyaluronic & COQ 10 Moisturizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 53.
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