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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mizon Cicaluronic Cleansing Balm versus PSA SKIN The Most Hyaluronic Super Nutrient Hydration Serum .

Published on November 19, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 3 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, sensitive skin, scar healing and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Face Cleanser South Korean Brand South Korea
Serum Singaporean Brand Singapore

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Buy Cicaluronic Cleansing Balm

Starts at $19.80
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Starts at $42.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid (5)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

PHA
Hyaluronic Acid (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (5)
Skin Texture (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
What it does: Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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 Acid

Mizon Cicaluronic Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 20.

PSA SKIN The Most Hyaluronic Super Nutrient Hydration Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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 Hyaluronate

Mizon Cicaluronic Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 26.

PSA SKIN The Most Hyaluronic Super Nutrient Hydration Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Mizon Cicaluronic Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 30.

PSA SKIN The Most Hyaluronic Super Nutrient Hydration Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

52% are loved or liked
26% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
3% have no rating yet
57% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet

Usage

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