Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Honest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum versus Honest Beauty Stay Hydrated Hyaluronic Acid + NMF Serum .
Last updated on September 28, 2023. Published on May 19, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Honest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum 33 ingredients
Honest Beauty Stay Hydrated Hyaluronic Acid + NMF Serum 31 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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
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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 🎉
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Honest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum 33 ingredients
Honest Beauty Stay Hydrated Hyaluronic Acid + NMF Serum 31 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Honest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum 33 ingredients
Honest Beauty Stay Hydrated Hyaluronic Acid + NMF Serum 31 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Propanediol • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Diglucosyl Gallic Acid • Citric Acid • Lysolecithin • Sclerotium Gum • Xanthan Gum • Pullulan • Silica • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Sodium PCA • Erythritol • Carrageenan • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract • Cananga Odorata Flower Water • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Ceramide AP • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Tin Oxide • Benzoic Acid • Sorbic Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • CI 77891 • CI 77015
Water • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Propanediol • Actinidia Chinensis Seed Oil • Glycerin • Betaine • Serine • Alanine • Glycine • PCA • Threonine • Arginine • Proline • Glutamic Acid • Lysine Hcl • Sodium Lactate • Sodium PCA • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Nephelium Lappaceum Peel Extract • Tocopherol • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Lysolecithin • Sclerotium Gum • Xanthan Gum • Pullulan • Silica • Sodium Hydroxide
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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 WaterHonest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Honest Beauty Stay Hydrated Hyaluronic Acid + NMF Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinHonest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Honest Beauty Stay Hydrated Hyaluronic Acid + NMF Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolHonest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Honest Beauty Stay Hydrated Hyaluronic Acid + NMF Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
We don't have a description for Lysolecithin.
Honest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
Honest Beauty Stay Hydrated Hyaluronic Acid + NMF Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
Sclerotium Gum is a polysaccharide gum made by the fungus, Sclerotium rolfssii. It is similar to xanthan gum.
In cosmetics, Sclerotium Gum is used to thicken the texture and to help stabilize other ingredients.
As an emulsifier, Sclerotium Gum helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as water and oil.
Learn more about Sclerotium GumHonest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
Honest Beauty Stay Hydrated Hyaluronic Acid + NMF Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumHonest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
Honest Beauty Stay Hydrated Hyaluronic Acid + NMF Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
We don't have a description for Pullulan.
Honest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
Honest Beauty Stay Hydrated Hyaluronic Acid + NMF Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaHonest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
Honest Beauty Stay Hydrated Hyaluronic Acid + NMF Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.
Hyaluronic Acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read about common types of Hyaluronic Acid here: Sodium Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic Acid
Learn more about Sodium Acetylated HyaluronateHonest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
Honest Beauty Stay Hydrated Hyaluronic Acid + NMF Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
Sodium PCA is a has conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAHonest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Honest Beauty Stay Hydrated Hyaluronic Acid + NMF Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
This ingredient is created by putting sodium hyaluronate through hydrolysis.
You might know this as 'mini' or 'ultra low-molecular weight' hyaluronic acid. The small molecule size means it is able to travel deeper in the skin.
According to studies, low molecular-weight hyaluronic acid can:
One study from 2011 found ultra-low weight HA to show pro-inflammatory properties. Another study from 2022 found it to downregulate UV-B induced inflammation.
Hydrolysis is a process of changing a molecule using water or enzymes.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateHonest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
Honest Beauty Stay Hydrated Hyaluronic Acid + NMF Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.
Honest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
Honest Beauty Stay Hydrated Hyaluronic Acid + NMF Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Honest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
Honest Beauty Stay Hydrated Hyaluronic Acid + NMF Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideHonest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
Honest Beauty Stay Hydrated Hyaluronic Acid + NMF Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.
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Honest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum 33 ingredients
Honest Beauty Stay Hydrated Hyaluronic Acid + NMF Serum 31 ingredients
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Honest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum 33 ingredients
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