Mimitika Natural Fizz Serum Versus Uriage Hyséac New Skin Serum
Updated on March 05, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Mimitika Natural Fizz Serum 18 ingredients
Uriage Hyséac New Skin Serum 31 ingredients
About this product
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Mimitika Natural Fizz Serum 18 ingredients
Uriage Hyséac New Skin Serum 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Astragalus Gummifer Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Magnesium Silicate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Phytate
Water, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Astragalus Gummifer Gum, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Citric Acid, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, Sodium Phytate
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Malic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDiglycerin
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Polysilicone-11
Glycine
Buffering
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Lens Esculenta Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc Lactate
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientDecyl Glucoside
CleansingRhamnose
HumectantGlucose
HumectantGlucuronic Acid
BufferingWater, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Glycolic Acid, Malic Acid, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diglycerin, Glycerin, Polysilicone-11, Glycine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Chlorphenesin, Pentylene Glycol, Parfum, Phytosphingosine, Lens Esculenta Seed Extract, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Lactate, Asiaticoside, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, Rhamnose, Glucose, Glucuronic Acid
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 WaterPentylene 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 also help thicken or stabilize a product.
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 GlycolPropanediol 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 PropanediolGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with a ton of research to back up its benefits.
Its main role is to remove the top layer of dead skin cells, allowing newer skin cells to emerge.
Specifically, AHAs work by breaking down the structural "glue" holding the old skin cells in place. Getting rid of the old skin cells allows skin to regenerate newer skin cells in its place. A build up of dead skin cells can lead to tired and dull looking skin.
Due to this, glycolic acid helps with:
Fun fact: Glycolic acid increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When starting glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging.
The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product. Concentrations between 5-20% glycolic acid have been shown to be effective in clinical studies.
Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumSodium 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 HydroxideLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidIngredient Ratings
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