Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Liquid Rehydration Serum Versus AlumierMD Ultimate Boost Serum
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Liquid Rehydration Serum 7 ingredients
AlumierMD Ultimate Boost Serum 42 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Liquid Rehydration Serum 7 ingredients
AlumierMD Ultimate Boost Serum 42 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientBoswellia Serrata Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
Humectant
Tetrapeptide-14
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Phosphate
BufferingSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTapioca Starch
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polysilicone-11, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Honey Extract, Tetrapeptide-14, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Phosphate, Saccharide Isomerate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tapioca Starch, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sorbitan Stearate, Decyl Glucoside, Glycine Soja Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 WaterSodium 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 HyaluronateEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Citric 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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Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Liquid Rehydration Serum 7 ingredients
AlumierMD Ultimate Boost Serum 42 ingredients
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Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Liquid Rehydration Serum 7 ingredients
Lightweight and super hydrating. I prefer this one over skinceutical’s hydrating b5
