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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Serum versus The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 .

Last updated on February 16, 2024. Published on March 10, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Free From

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

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Facial Treatment Canadian Brand Canada

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
ph level
5.75
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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Concerns

Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
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Ingredients Explained

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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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Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
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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Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract helps soothe the skin and contains antioxidants. It is also used to improve the texture of products.

Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract is derived from a type of algae.

Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
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.

Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 contains this as ingredient number 16.

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

31% are loved or liked
23% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
47% are loved or liked
29% have mixed ratings
24% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Serum 13 ingredients

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The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 17 ingredients

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