Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of MartiDerm Shots Hyaluronic Firm 2.5% Hyaluronic Acid versus Alastin HA (Hyaluronic Acid) Immerse Serum™ .
Published on November 23, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
MartiDerm Shots Hyaluronic Firm 2.5% Hyaluronic Acid 25 ingredients
Alastin HA (Hyaluronic Acid) Immerse Serum™ 38 ingredients
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Oil Free
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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MartiDerm Shots Hyaluronic Firm 2.5% Hyaluronic Acid 25 ingredients
Alastin HA (Hyaluronic Acid) Immerse Serum™ 38 ingredients
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MartiDerm Shots Hyaluronic Firm 2.5% Hyaluronic Acid 25 ingredients
Alastin HA (Hyaluronic Acid) Immerse Serum™ 38 ingredients
Pei-30 • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Propanediol • Sodium Hydroxide • Hyaluronic Acid • Polysorbate 80 • Sphingomonas Ferment Extract • Amodimethicone • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Sodium Hyaluronate • Glycine Max Polypeptide • Tocopherol • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Pentylene Glycol • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Carbomer • T-Butyl Alcohol • Xanthan Gum • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate
Water • Glycerin • Polyacrylate-13 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Octapeptide-1 • Hexapeptide-11 • Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract • Lactoferrin • Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate • Xylitol • Propanediol • Anhydroxylitol • Phospholipids • Xylitylglucoside • Phosphatidylserine • Glucose • Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone • Tocopherol • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Dimethicone • Caprylyl Methicone • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Polyisobutene • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Betaine • Polysorbate 20 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Sorbitan Isostearate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Lecithin • Pentylene Glycol • Magnesium Chloride • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Hydroxide
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Ingredients Explained
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Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
MartiDerm Shots Hyaluronic Firm 2.5% Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 2.
Alastin HA (Hyaluronic Acid) Immerse Serum™ contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 GlycerinMartiDerm Shots Hyaluronic Firm 2.5% Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 3.
Alastin HA (Hyaluronic Acid) Immerse Serum™ contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Learn more about PropanediolMartiDerm Shots Hyaluronic Firm 2.5% Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 4.
Alastin HA (Hyaluronic Acid) Immerse Serum™ contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideMartiDerm Shots Hyaluronic Firm 2.5% Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 5.
Alastin HA (Hyaluronic Acid) Immerse Serum™ contains this as ingredient number 38.
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is a type of hyaluronic acid. In fact, it is modified version of hyaluronic acid.
The structure of Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer allows it to stay in the skin's top layer for a longer period of time. This allows for even more hydration and humectant action than hyaluronic acid.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerMartiDerm Shots Hyaluronic Firm 2.5% Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 11.
Alastin HA (Hyaluronic Acid) Immerse Serum™ contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 HyaluronateMartiDerm Shots Hyaluronic Firm 2.5% Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 12.
Alastin HA (Hyaluronic Acid) Immerse Serum™ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolMartiDerm Shots Hyaluronic Firm 2.5% Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 14.
Alastin HA (Hyaluronic Acid) Immerse Serum™ contains this as ingredient number 19.
Disodium 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 EDTAMartiDerm Shots Hyaluronic Firm 2.5% Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 16.
Alastin HA (Hyaluronic Acid) Immerse Serum™ contains this as ingredient number 26.
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.
MartiDerm Shots Hyaluronic Firm 2.5% Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 17.
Alastin HA (Hyaluronic Acid) Immerse Serum™ contains this as ingredient number 29.
Pentylene 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 help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
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 GlycolMartiDerm Shots Hyaluronic Firm 2.5% Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 18.
Alastin HA (Hyaluronic Acid) Immerse Serum™ contains this as ingredient number 34.
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.
MartiDerm Shots Hyaluronic Firm 2.5% Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 26.
Alastin HA (Hyaluronic Acid) Immerse Serum™ contains this as ingredient number 36.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateMartiDerm Shots Hyaluronic Firm 2.5% Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 27.
Alastin HA (Hyaluronic Acid) Immerse Serum™ contains this as ingredient number 37.
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MartiDerm Shots Hyaluronic Firm 2.5% Hyaluronic Acid 25 ingredients
Alastin HA (Hyaluronic Acid) Immerse Serum™ 38 ingredients
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MartiDerm Shots Hyaluronic Firm 2.5% Hyaluronic Acid 25 ingredients
Alastin HA (Hyaluronic Acid) Immerse Serum™ 38 ingredients
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