Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Missha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Ampoule versus DR's Secret Aqua Boost Serum 10 .
Published on October 15, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 20 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
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 harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ampoule
Ampoules are created to target one area of concern. They are usually highly concentrated with active or beneficial ingredients.
Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
Ingredient Info
Missha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Ampoule 44 ingredients
DR's Secret Aqua Boost Serum 10 33 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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DR's Secret Aqua Boost Serum 10 33 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Missha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Ampoule 44 ingredients
DR's Secret Aqua Boost Serum 10 33 ingredients
Water • Methylpropanediol • Glycerin • Cyclohexasiloxane • 1,2-Hexanediol • Niacinamide • Polyglycerin-3 • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract • Glycine Soja Seed Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil • Octyldodeceth-16 • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Xanthan Gum • Adenosine • Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide • Carbomer • Disodium EDTA • Tromethamine • Polyquaternium-51 • Beta-Glucan • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Propanediol • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate • Hyaluronic Acid • Magnesium Chloride • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Arginine • Tetrahydropiperine • Potassium Hyaluronate • Phloretin • Ethylhexylglycerin • Pentylene Glycol • Limonene • Linalool
Water • Butylene Glycol • Propanediol • Glycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol • Betaine • Trehalose • Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate • Panthenol • Arginine • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Carbomer • Caprylyl Glycol • Allantoin • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Xanthan Gum • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Disodium EDTA • Lactobacillus Ferment • Diethoxyethyl Succinate • Beta-Glucan • Centella Asiatica Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Tocopherol • Hyaluronic Acid • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Potassium Hyaluronate • Linalool
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterMissha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 1.
DR's Secret Aqua Boost Serum 10 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinMissha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 3.
DR's Secret Aqua Boost Serum 10 contains this as ingredient number 4.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Missha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 5.
DR's Secret Aqua Boost Serum 10 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 HyaluronateMissha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 12.
DR's Secret Aqua Boost Serum 10 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.
Lavender imparts a scent and may sensitize skin. It contains linalool, a known allergen.
While lavender essential oil is commonly used in aromatherapy to help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and stress, more research is needed to confirm this.
However, lavender essential oil has shown to have anti-inflammatory activity due to its prostanoids and histamine content.
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, Labiatae. ISO 8902:2009
Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia OilMissha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 16.
DR's Secret Aqua Boost Serum 10 contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 GumMissha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 20.
DR's Secret Aqua Boost Serum 10 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Missha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 23.
DR's Secret Aqua Boost Serum 10 contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 EDTAMissha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 24.
DR's Secret Aqua Boost Serum 10 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi.
Beta-Glucan is a humectant, meaning it can hold large amounts of water. This helps hydrate the skin. It also helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
Beta-Glucan has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show Beta-Glucan may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanMissha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 27.
DR's Secret Aqua Boost Serum 10 contains this as ingredient number 22.
This form of hyaluronic acid is produced through fermentation.
According to a manufacturer, it has a positive charge by ionic binding to help moisturize and give hair a smooth feel. This is why you'll find this ingredient in shampoos and body washes.
Missha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 28.
DR's Secret Aqua Boost Serum 10 contains this as ingredient number 25.
This ingredient is created by putting sodium hyaluronate through hydrolysis.
You might know this as 'mini' or 'ultra low-molecular weight' hyaluronic acid. The small molecule size means it is able to travel deeper in the skin.
According to studies, low molecular-weight hyaluronic acid can:
One study from 2011 found ultra-low weight HA to show pro-inflammatory properties. Another study from 2022 found it to downregulate UV-B induced inflammation.
Hydrolysis is a process of changing a molecule using water or enzymes.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateMissha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 29.
DR's Secret Aqua Boost Serum 10 contains this as ingredient number 30.
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.
Hyaluronic Acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read about common types of Hyaluronic Acid here: Sodium Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic Acid
Learn more about Sodium Acetylated HyaluronateMissha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 30.
DR's Secret Aqua Boost Serum 10 contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 PropanediolMissha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 31.
DR's Secret Aqua Boost Serum 10 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.
Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.
One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.
Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidMissha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 32.
DR's Secret Aqua Boost Serum 10 contains this as ingredient number 26.
Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.
Hyaluronic Acid has the capacity to bind to large amounts of water. This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.
Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.
Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing,
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidMissha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 34.
DR's Secret Aqua Boost Serum 10 contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 CrosspolymerMissha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 36.
DR's Secret Aqua Boost Serum 10 contains this as ingredient number 31.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineMissha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 37.
DR's Secret Aqua Boost Serum 10 contains this as ingredient number 10.
We don't have a description for Potassium Hyaluronate.
Missha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 39.
DR's Secret Aqua Boost Serum 10 contains this as ingredient number 32.
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.
Missha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 41.
DR's Secret Aqua Boost Serum 10 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolMissha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 44.
DR's Secret Aqua Boost Serum 10 contains this as ingredient number 33.
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DR's Secret Aqua Boost Serum 10 33 ingredients
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