Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum - US Versus Glossier Super Bounce
Updated on March 05, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both serums. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for 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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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum 23 ingredients
Glossier Super Bounce 16 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum 23 ingredients
Glossier Super Bounce 16 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTrehalose
HumectantXylitylglucoside
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Carrageenan
Agar
MaskingPotassium Chloride
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingUltramarines
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Trehalose, Xylitylglucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Anhydroxylitol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Yeast Extract, Xylitol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Carrageenan, Agar, Potassium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Ultramarines, Titanium Dioxide
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPropanediol
SolventBiosaccharide Gum-2
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Biosaccharide Gum-2, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Hydroxide
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinPanthenol 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 PanthenolChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
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 HyaluronateDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTASodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideXanthan 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 GumIngredient Ratings
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum 23 ingredients
Glossier Super Bounce 16 ingredients
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum 23 ingredients
Sticky, somewhat hydrating
I use a moisterizer that tends to dry out my skin, so I like applying a hydration serum underneath. I experiment with different brands. This is the first one I've tried that left my skin still feeling dry and tight after moisterizer. Also... very sticky.
Simple hydrating serum. Not a groundbreaking product, but effective to that end. Slight gel-like texture that works well under a reusable eye patch or sheet mask. Contains one of my personal favorite skincare humectants: trehalose.
Glossier Super Bounce 16 ingredients
I saw a considerable improvement in overall skin texture and brightness. This serum also helped to even out my skin tone and lighten under-eye circles. Used 3-5 times weekly.
I adore this product - it is the most elegantly formulated HA that I’ve ever tried. It’s not runny, but it’s also not sticky. It neither feels like glorified water nor does it just sit on your skin - it absorbs beautifully, and you feel the bounce!
Minus one star because… well, it’s beaucoup bux for *just* HA. Now that I’m in my 40s, I want serums that pull double-duty! & for less than half the Show more
