Merit Beauty Great Skin Instant Glow Serum Versus Current State Hyaluronic + Arnica Hydrating Serum
Updated on October 16, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Merit Beauty Great Skin Instant Glow Serum 20 ingredients
Current State Hyaluronic + Arnica Hydrating Serum 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Merit Beauty Great Skin Instant Glow Serum 20 ingredients
Current State Hyaluronic + Arnica Hydrating Serum 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isononyl Isononanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDextrin
AbsorbentTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Dextrin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Algae Extract
Emollient
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Algae Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Maltodextrin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AcidEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
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 PropanediolSodium 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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Merit Beauty Great Skin Instant Glow Serum 20 ingredients
Current State Hyaluronic + Arnica Hydrating Serum 20 ingredients
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