KLAVUU Blue Pearlsation 8 Hydra Marine Ampoule Versus AHC Beauty Hydra B5 Biome Capsule Concentrate
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
KLAVUU Blue Pearlsation 8 Hydra Marine Ampoule 27 ingredients
AHC Beauty Hydra B5 Biome Capsule Concentrate 81 ingredients
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KLAVUU Blue Pearlsation 8 Hydra Marine Ampoule 27 ingredients
AHC Beauty Hydra B5 Biome Capsule Concentrate 81 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Sea Water
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pearl Extract
Antioxidant
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningSargassum Fulvellum Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningWater, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Sea Water, Butylene Glycol, Pearl Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglycerin-3
HumectantIsopentyldiol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pteris Multifida Extract
Antioxidant
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Alpinia Galanga Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Germ Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingDimethicone
Emollient
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
HumectantRaffinose
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAgar
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSucrose
HumectantPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
HumectantXylitylglucoside
HumectantGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningAnhydroxylitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantPullulan
Glucose
HumectantSucrose Distearate
Emollient
Steareth-21
CleansingLysolecithin
EmulsifyingSteareth-2
EmulsifyingIsohexadecane
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Fructan
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Inulin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingMilk Protein
Skin ConditioningLactose
HumectantBisabolol
Masking
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningWater, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglycerin-3, Isopentyldiol, Niacinamide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Panthenol, Pteris Multifida Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Alpinia Galanga Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Dimethicone, Beta-Glucan, Trehalose, Raffinose, Betaine, Adenosine, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Agar, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-51, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Sucrose, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Fructooligosaccharides, Xylitylglucoside, Glycolipids, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Pullulan, Glucose, Sucrose Distearate, Steareth-21, Lysolecithin, Steareth-2, Isohexadecane, Cetyl Alcohol, Lactobacillus, Stearic Acid, Fructan, Cholesterol, Ceramide NP, Inulin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Milk Protein, Lactose, Bisabolol, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPentylene 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 GlycolNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about Niacinamide1,2-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
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:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolAdenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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