Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Skin First Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramide Booster versus Conscious Chemist Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum .
Last updated on November 01, 2023. Published on November 01, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, ceramides and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Skin First Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramide Booster 29 ingredients
Conscious Chemist Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum 33 ingredients
Alcohol Free
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Oil Free
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Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
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Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Skin First Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramide Booster 29 ingredients
Conscious Chemist Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum 33 ingredients
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Skin First Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramide Booster 29 ingredients
Conscious Chemist Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum 33 ingredients
Water • Sodium Hyaluronate • Glycerin • Hyaluronic Acid • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Phytosphingosine • Cholesterol • Panthenol • Allantoin • Glucose • Sorbitol • Sodium Glutamate • Urea • Sodium PCA • Glycine • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Carbomer • Xanthan Gum • Lactic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Citric Acid
Water • Propanediol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Glycerin • Hydroxyacetophenone • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenethyl Alcohol • Saccharide Isomerate • Allantoin • Disodium EDTA • Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract • Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil • Lactic Acid • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Phytosphingosine • Cholesterol • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Carbomer • Xanthan Gum • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract • Sodium Lactate • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Aminoethylphosphinic Acid • Butylene Glycol
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSkin First Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramide Booster contains this as ingredient number 1.
Conscious Chemist Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 HyaluronateSkin First Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramide Booster contains this as ingredient number 2.
Conscious Chemist Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 GlycerinSkin First Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramide Booster contains this as ingredient number 3.
Conscious Chemist Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
This ingredient is created by putting sodium hyaluronate through hydrolysis.
You might know this as 'mini' or 'ultra low-molecular weight' hyaluronic acid. The small molecule size means it is able to travel deeper in the skin.
According to studies, low molecular-weight hyaluronic acid can:
One study from 2011 found ultra-low weight HA to show pro-inflammatory properties. Another study from 2022 found it to downregulate UV-B induced inflammation.
Hydrolysis is a process of changing a molecule using water or enzymes.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateSkin First Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramide Booster contains this as ingredient number 6.
Conscious Chemist Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPSkin First Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramide Booster contains this as ingredient number 7.
Conscious Chemist Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.
They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide NP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide APSkin First Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramide Booster contains this as ingredient number 8.
Conscious Chemist Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
Ceramide EOP is a type of Ceramide. EOP stands for a linked Ester fatty acid, a linked Omega hydroxy fatty acid, and the Phytosphingosine base.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide NP
Learn more about Ceramide EOPSkin First Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramide Booster contains this as ingredient number 9.
Conscious Chemist Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
Phytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.
Phytosphingosine is already present in our skin. On our skin, it is a building block for ceramides.
Phytosphingosine tells our skin to increase its natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The NMF is responsible for hydration, a strong barrier, and plasticity. Our NMF decreases with age. Increasing NMF leads to more healthy and hydrated skin.
Studies show products formulated with NMF ingredients help strengthen our skin's barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier reduces irritation and increases hydration. Our skin barrier is responsible for having plump and firm skin. It also helps protect our skin against infection, allergies, and inflammation.
Phytosphingosine is also abundant in plants and fungi.
More ingredients that help boost collagen in skin:
Learn more about PhytosphingosineSkin First Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramide Booster contains this as ingredient number 10.
Conscious Chemist Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolSkin First Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramide Booster contains this as ingredient number 11.
Conscious Chemist Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinSkin First Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramide Booster contains this as ingredient number 13.
Conscious Chemist Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is the lauric acid sodium salt of lactyl lactate.
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is an emulsifier and surfactant.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. They do this by preventing ingredients from separating, such as oils and water which do not mix naturally. Surfactants reduce surface tension, making it easier to rinse pollutants off skin.
Due to its relation to lauric acid, it may provide antimicrobial benefits.
Learn more about Sodium Lauroyl LactylateSkin First Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramide Booster contains this as ingredient number 21.
Conscious Chemist Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Skin First Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramide Booster contains this as ingredient number 22.
Conscious Chemist Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
Xanthan 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 GumSkin First Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramide Booster contains this as ingredient number 23.
Conscious Chemist Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidSkin First Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramide Booster contains this as ingredient number 24.
Conscious Chemist Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
Skin First Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramide Booster contains this as ingredient number 25.
Conscious Chemist Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Skin First Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramide Booster contains this as ingredient number 26.
Conscious Chemist Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.
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Skin First Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramide Booster 29 ingredients
Conscious Chemist Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum 33 ingredients
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