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Nano Recipe Nano Ceramide Concentrate Versus Geek & Gorgeous Stress Less

Serum
Serum
Korean Brand South Korea
Hungarian Brand Hungary

Updated on November 22, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe serums. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

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

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Benefits

Benefits

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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.

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When to use

17 Routines
53% use in am
47% use in pm
100% use every day
123 Routines
52% use in am
48% use in pm
89% use every day
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Reviews

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Nano Recipe Nano Ceramide Concentrate 5 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Heavy (1)
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Anna

28 days ago
Review

HG for dry skin - add 1-2 drops to thicken up my moisturizer, especially in winter! Really helps to keep my skin from feeling parched and irritated.

#great value
#hydrating
#heavy
#absorbs well

Geek & Gorgeous Stress Less 14 ingredients

2.6 /5
from 7 ratings
No Scent (2) Absorbs Well (2) Great Value (1)
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elinstrandh

1 year ago
Review

Not something my skin reacts to, but I have not noticed any benefits from using this.

#no scent
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0ctopus_garden

1 year ago
Review

Pro: it does not irritate my skin, does not trigger acne, and it is gentle and does calm my skin.
Contra: it stings near the eyes area and I wish it would hydrate more.

#great value
#light
#absorbs well
#no scent