ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture Sensitive Versus The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA
Updated on May 26, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for 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, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture Sensitive 40 ingredients
The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA 15 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture Sensitive 40 ingredients
The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cellulose
AbsorbentPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentDimethicone
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
Masking
Trehalose
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Vigna Aconitifolia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Serine
Masking
Alteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Algin
Masking
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingGlyceryl Polyacrylate
Pullulan
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Cellulose, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Trehalose, Urea, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Parfum, Vigna Aconitifolia Seed Extract, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Serine, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Algin, Disodium Phosphate, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Pullulan, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Potassium Phosphate, CI 17200
Water
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingIsoceteth-20
Emulsifying
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
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 PropanediolWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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