Hada Labo H.A. Supreme Vita Brightening Serum Versus Kracie Antioxidant Boost Serum
Updated on November 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, 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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Hada Labo H.A. Supreme Vita Brightening Serum 34 ingredients
Kracie Antioxidant Boost Serum 30 ingredients
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Hada Labo H.A. Supreme Vita Brightening Serum 34 ingredients
Kracie Antioxidant Boost Serum 30 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDiglycerin
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-3
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingBetaine
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSodium Phosphate
BufferingSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientMyrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Algae Extract
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingBrassica Rapa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diglycerin, Panthenol, Polyglycerin-3, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Disodium Phosphate, Maltodextrin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Phosphate, Saccharide Isomerate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Algae Extract, Sodium Citrate, Brassica Rapa Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Cyanocobalamin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventIsononyl Isononanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Methyl Gluceth-20
HumectantBetaine
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingAgar
MaskingCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingHydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Fructooligosaccharides
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Isononyl Isononanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Methyl Gluceth-20, Betaine, Pentylene Glycol, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Agar, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Adenosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Disodium EDTA, Fructooligosaccharides, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
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 GlycerinNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineXanthan 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 GumEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.
Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.
One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.
Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidSodium 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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Hada Labo H.A. Supreme Vita Brightening Serum 34 ingredients
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Hada Labo H.A. Supreme Vita Brightening Serum 34 ingredients
This product has gradually faded my acne scars, though it requires patience to see the full results. It leaves my skin with a radiant glow whenever I use it. As someone prone to fungal acne and texture issues, this works wonders on minimizing those tiny bumps, i will sometimes notice a small bump pop up overnight, but applying this often reduces it by morning. Truly a holy grail that consistently Show more
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