Muuka Essence Booster Versus Healez Beauty Barrier Restorative Hydrating Essence
Updated on December 17, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe essences. 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 anti aging, dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.
Ingredient Info
Muuka Essence Booster 17 ingredients
Healez Beauty Barrier Restorative Hydrating Essence 23 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
Click on any of the items below to learn more
Muuka Essence Booster 17 ingredients
Healez Beauty Barrier Restorative Hydrating Essence 23 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
MaskingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Water, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Carbomer
Hypochlorous Acid
Antiseborrhoeic
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Fructose
HumectantUrea
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Maltose
MaskingSodium PCA
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
BufferingTrehalose
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glucose
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hypochlorous Acid, Water, Glycerin, Fructose, Urea, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Maltose, Sodium PCA, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Lactate, Trehalose, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic 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 WaterSodium 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 CrosspolymerSodium 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 HyaluronateSodium 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 HyaluronateThis 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 HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Muuka Essence Booster 17 ingredients
Healez Beauty Barrier Restorative Hydrating Essence 23 ingredients
