ISANA Pure Serum Versus Tash Sisterhood Empow Hyaluronic Serum
Updated on May 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and fungal acne (malassezia) safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
ISANA Pure Serum 9 ingredients
Tash Sisterhood Empow Hyaluronic Serum 20 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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ISANA Pure Serum 9 ingredients
Tash Sisterhood Empow Hyaluronic Serum 20 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Algin
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Mica, Silica, Titanium Dioxide, Algin, Citric Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineXanthan 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 GumSodium 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 HyaluronateCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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ISANA Pure Serum 9 ingredients
Tash Sisterhood Empow Hyaluronic Serum 20 ingredients
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ISANA Pure Serum 9 ingredients
My current favourite hydrating serum.
