Puca – Pure & Care Snail Serum Versus Trader Joe's Hyaluronic Moisture Boost Serum
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 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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Ingredient Info
Puca – Pure & Care Snail Serum 22 ingredients
Trader Joe's Hyaluronic Moisture Boost Serum 5 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Puca – Pure & Care Snail Serum 22 ingredients
Trader Joe's Hyaluronic Moisture Boost Serum 5 ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Corn Gluten Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentSilk Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPropanediol
SolventBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Extract
Skin ConditioningEriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSelaginella Tamariscina Extract
Skin ConditioningThuja Orientalis Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Corn Gluten Amino Acids, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Silk Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Glycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Hexylene Glycol, Propanediol, Beta-Glucan, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Selaginella Tamariscina Extract, Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract
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 WaterPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 HyaluronatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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Puca – Pure & Care Snail Serum 22 ingredients
Trader Joe's Hyaluronic Moisture Boost Serum 5 ingredients
