Neogence Bio-Hydro Moisturizing Advanced Reviving Serum Versus Paula's Choice Hyaluronic Acid Booster
Updated on November 11, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Neogence Bio-Hydro Moisturizing Advanced Reviving Serum 63 ingredients
Paula's Choice Hyaluronic Acid Booster 22 ingredients
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Neogence Bio-Hydro Moisturizing Advanced Reviving Serum 63 ingredients
Paula's Choice Hyaluronic Acid Booster 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Yeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Abrasive
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingHydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
BufferingInulin
Skin ConditioningXylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantPistacia Lentiscus Gum
MaskingXylitol
HumectantGlucose
HumectantPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Lecithin
EmollientIsoceteth-20
Emulsifying
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingO-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventTrehalose
HumectantUrea
Buffering
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Serine
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningCeramide 1
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 2
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 4
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 6 Ii
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlgin
Masking
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Pullulan
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingWater, Propylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Yeast Ferment Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Inulin, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Xylitol, Glucose, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10, Dimethicone, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Lecithin, Isoceteth-20, Chlorphenesin, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Disodium EDTA, Ascorbyl Glucoside, T-Butyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Trehalose, Urea, Nonapeptide-1, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetyl Palmitate, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbitan Stearate, Polysorbate 80, Serine, Pentylene Glycol, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 6 Ii, Cholesterol, Phenylpropanol, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Algin, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Pullulan, Disodium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Potassium Phosphate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Silanetriol
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Yeast Extract, Adenosine, Cholesterol, Panthenol, Silanetriol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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 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 HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.
This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.
What makes hyaluronic acid so hydrating? It has the capacity to bind or hold large amounts of water.
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.
Hyaluronic acid can be irritating if the molecule has a low-molecular weight, or if the molecules are small.
One study found low-molecular weight hyaluronic acid to be pro-inflammatory, meaning some people may experience irritation. This is because our bodies use hyaluronic acid in the wound-healing process to signal to our bodies, via irritation, that something needs healing.
The same study found high-molecular weight hyaluronic acid to be anti-inflammatory.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 GlycerinXanthan 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 GumCholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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Neogence Bio-Hydro Moisturizing Advanced Reviving Serum 63 ingredients
Paula's Choice Hyaluronic Acid Booster 22 ingredients
