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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hylamide SubQ Skin versus The Ordinary Matrixyl* 10% + HA .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on February 06, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides

Suited For

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

Free From

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

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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.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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Hylamide SubQ Skin 36 ingredients

The Ordinary Matrixyl* 10% + HA 17 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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Hylamide SubQ Skin 36 ingredients

The Ordinary Matrixyl* 10% + HA 17 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

BHA
Hyaluronic Acid (2)
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
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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Hylamide SubQ Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.

The Ordinary Matrixyl* 10% + HA contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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Hylamide SubQ Skin contains this as ingredient number 2.

The Ordinary Matrixyl* 10% + HA contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 isn't fungal acne safe and is a peptide.

Hylamide SubQ Skin contains this as ingredient number 7.

The Ordinary Matrixyl* 10% + HA contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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:

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Hylamide SubQ Skin contains this as ingredient number 12.

The Ordinary Matrixyl* 10% + HA contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin.

Hylamide SubQ Skin contains this as ingredient number 20.

The Ordinary Matrixyl* 10% + HA contains this as ingredient number 8.

6
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a texture enhancer and pH adjuster.

It is be used to thicken water-based products and create a gel-texture with a velvet feel.

One manufacturer claims this ingredient to have a pH range of 2-8 and to be biodegradable.

Learn more about Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Hylamide SubQ Skin contains this as ingredient number 22.

The Ordinary Matrixyl* 10% + HA contains this as ingredient number 11.

7
What it does:
Community Rating: Liked

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.

Hylamide SubQ Skin contains this as ingredient number 28.

The Ordinary Matrixyl* 10% + HA contains this as ingredient number 12.

8
What it does: Humectant, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethoxydiglycol is a synthetic solvent.

Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.

Ethoxydiglycol also helps deliver other key ingredients into the skin.

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Hylamide SubQ Skin contains this as ingredient number 29.

The Ordinary Matrixyl* 10% + HA contains this as ingredient number 15.

9
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.

Hylamide SubQ Skin contains this as ingredient number 35.

The Ordinary Matrixyl* 10% + HA contains this as ingredient number 16.

10
What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.

Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.

Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.

Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.

Learn more about Chlorphenesin

Hylamide SubQ Skin contains this as ingredient number 36.

The Ordinary Matrixyl* 10% + HA contains this as ingredient number 17.

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

Hylamide SubQ Skin 36 ingredients

The Ordinary Matrixyl* 10% + HA 17 ingredients

33% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet
41% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

Hylamide SubQ Skin 36 ingredients

The Ordinary Matrixyl* 10% + HA 17 ingredients

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Reviews

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Hylamide SubQ Skin 36 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating

The Ordinary Matrixyl* 10% + HA 17 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)

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