Nø Cosmetics 120h HyperSleep Serum Versus Balea Beauty Expert Hydration Toner
Updated on October 06, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Nø Cosmetics 120h HyperSleep Serum 16 ingredients
Balea Beauty Expert Hydration Toner 29 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Nø Cosmetics 120h HyperSleep Serum 16 ingredients
Balea Beauty Expert Hydration Toner 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentDiglycerin
Humectant
Amylopectin
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Acetate
Sodium Glycolate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Urea
Buffering
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingPCA
Humectant
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Phragmites Karka Extract
Skin ConditioningPoria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningPantolactone
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Alanine
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Arginine
Masking
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Proline
Skin ConditioningDisodium Phosphate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Panthenol, Betaine, Allantoin, Urea, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, PCA, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Phragmites Karka Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Pantolactone, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glutamic Acid, Lysine Hcl, Threonine, Arginine, Copper Gluconate, Proline, Disodium Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AcidEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
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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Nø Cosmetics 120h HyperSleep Serum 16 ingredients
Balea Beauty Expert Hydration Toner 29 ingredients
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