Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Liquid Rehydration Serum Versus FaceTheory Hyaluronic Acid 2% Plumping Serum
Updated on November 04, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Liquid Rehydration Serum 7 ingredients
FaceTheory Hyaluronic Acid 2% Plumping Serum 12 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Liquid Rehydration Serum 7 ingredients
FaceTheory Hyaluronic Acid 2% Plumping Serum 12 ingredients
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 HyaluronateWater. 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!
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Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Liquid Rehydration Serum 7 ingredients
FaceTheory Hyaluronic Acid 2% Plumping Serum 12 ingredients
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