PCA Skin Hydrating Serum Versus Is Clinical Hydra-Cool Serum
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
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
PCA Skin Hydrating Serum 20 ingredients
Is Clinical Hydra-Cool Serum 11 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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PCA Skin Hydrating Serum 20 ingredients
Is Clinical Hydra-Cool Serum 11 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentSodium PCA
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
BufferingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Wheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Lysate Extract
HumectantHydroxyproline
Skin ConditioningFructose
HumectantGlycine
Buffering
Inositol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Urea
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium PCA, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Lactate, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Wheat Amino Acids, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Panthenol, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Hydroxyproline, Fructose, Glycine, Inositol, Niacinamide, Urea
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 HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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PCA Skin Hydrating Serum 20 ingredients
Is Clinical Hydra-Cool Serum 11 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
PCA Skin Hydrating Serum 20 ingredients
Is Clinical Hydra-Cool Serum 11 ingredients
HELPS WITH REDNESS, IRRITATION, PERIORAL DERMATITIS, AND INFLAMED ACNE
Honestly this has calmed my irritation down. I have sensitive and dry skin and this got me together! Day 3 and my skin is doing much better. I love this product
