NARS Cosmetics Afterglow Lip Shine - Orgasm Versus The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum
Updated on March 30, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
NARS Cosmetics Afterglow Lip Shine 26 ingredients
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum 23 ingredients
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NARS Cosmetics Afterglow Lip Shine 26 ingredients
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPunica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
BHT
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Calcium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, BHT, Tocopherol, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Tin Oxide, Polyethylene, Microcrystalline Wax, Calcium Stearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, CI 75470, Iron Oxides, Mica, CI 15850, CI 77891, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningSphingolipids
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingP-Anisic Acid
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthoxydiglycol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Panthenol, Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, P-Anisic Acid, Tocopherol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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NARS Cosmetics Afterglow Lip Shine 26 ingredients
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum 23 ingredients
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NARS Cosmetics Afterglow Lip Shine 26 ingredients
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum 23 ingredients
there's better out there!
i like the ordinary. most of their products are wonderful and, impressively, effective. especially for being on the cheaper side. however, their hyaluronic acid serum isn't as impressive. i want to say I'm in love with this one, but i barely saw any results.
as i incorporated this serum into my routine, my skin felt a lot smoother like a baby's bum. i would use it Show more
a really moisturising hydrating serum!! dries tacky but i can get past that
