Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
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, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
ma:nyo Our Vegan Heartleaf 98 Cica Serum 19 ingredients
Avène Hydrance INTENSE Rehydrating Serum 18 ingredients
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ma:nyo Our Vegan Heartleaf 98 Cica Serum 19 ingredients
Avène Hydrance INTENSE Rehydrating Serum 18 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is more commonly known as Heart Leaf, Fish Mint, or Chameleon plant.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.
Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate isn't fungal acne safe.
Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice is the sap of the Asian White Birch tree. Birch juice has antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing properties.
Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hexylene Glycol, Carbomer, Arginine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Malt Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Triethylhexanoin is created from glycerin and 2-ethylhexanoic acid. It is a solvent and emollient.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
Methyl Gluceth-20 is a humectant. Humectants help draw moisture from the air to your skin.
May worsen Eczema
Benzoic Acid is used to preserve and adjust the pH of products.
C14-22 Alcohols is made up of synthetic fatty alcohols. More specifically, these fatty alcohols contain 14 to 22 carbons in the alkyl chain.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
2 Concerns
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate isn't fungal acne safe.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
Antioxidant Helps brighten skin
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
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.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate, Triethylhexanoin, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Methyl Gluceth-20, Benzoic Acid, Beta-Sitosterol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water
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 Water1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
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 GlycerinDisodium 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 EDTAPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate isn't fungal acne safe.
Ingredient Ratings
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ma:nyo Our Vegan Heartleaf 98 Cica Serum 19 ingredients
Avène Hydrance INTENSE Rehydrating Serum 18 ingredients
Reviews
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ma:nyo Our Vegan Heartleaf 98 Cica Serum 19 ingredients
RemiShen
This serum was so bad for my dry, sensitive skin. It stung when I used it, and it dried out my skin more, which further irritated it. This made me...
This serum was so bad for my dry, sensitive skin. It stung when I used it, and it dried out my skin more, which further irritated it. This made me realize that Heartleaf is not for my skin. For calming, there are other better serum options out there.
AnaG
Updated review. I still think it doesn't calm my skin as much as other ampules like Skin1004. But as it is more watery I can use it in a spray...
Updated review. I still think it doesn't calm my skin as much as other ampules like Skin1004. But as it is more watery I can use it in a spray bottle and I am enjoying it before led mask o in the middle of the day.
Avène Hydrance INTENSE Rehydrating Serum 18 ingredients
Dinguuxd
Makes dry skin itchy
I bought this as I have “very dehydrated sensitive skin” that this serum is advertised for. Just putting it on my forehead I...
Makes dry skin itchy
I bought this as I have “very dehydrated sensitive skin” that this serum is advertised for. Just putting it on my forehead I already have a bit of a burning sensation. Then when I put it on my earlobes which are very dry, it creates an intense itch immediately. It’s my first time using it so I will have to wait it out and see whether it creates a difference in hydrating my skin, but after looking up the ingredients closely - it contains preservatives and fragrance that is harmful for eczema when eczema causes the very skin type this is for. I’m not so sure that this is the right product for very dehydrated skin.
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