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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Principia 2% Alfa-Arbutin 10% Gluconolactone versus SLMD Hyaluronic Acid Serum .

Published on November 24, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

PHA
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing

Benefits

Hydrating

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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:

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Principia 2% Alfa-Arbutin 10% Gluconolactone contains this as ingredient number 3.

SLMD Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Principia 2% Alfa-Arbutin 10% Gluconolactone contains this as ingredient number 5.

SLMD Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

3
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Principia 2% Alfa-Arbutin 10% Gluconolactone contains this as ingredient number 7.

SLMD Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

67% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
38% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Principia 2% Alfa-Arbutin 10% Gluconolactone 9 ingredients

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SLMD Hyaluronic Acid Serum 8 ingredients

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