Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SKKN BY KIM Hyaluronic Acid Serum versus Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Serum .
Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on June 26, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
SKKN BY KIM Hyaluronic Acid Serum 26 ingredients
Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Serum 35 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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Contains Oils
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Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
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Silicon Free
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
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Vegan
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Cruelty Free
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SKKN BY KIM Hyaluronic Acid Serum 26 ingredients
Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Serum 35 ingredients
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SKKN BY KIM Hyaluronic Acid Serum 26 ingredients
Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Serum 35 ingredients
Water • Rosa Centifolia Flower Water • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Glycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol • Butylene Glycol • Saccharide Isomerate • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hydroxyacetophenone • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Myosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Pentylene Glycol • Phytic Acid • Propanediol • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract • Punica Granatum Fruit Juice • Sclerotium Gum • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hydroxide • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Chlorphenesin • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate
Water • Glycerin • Propanediol • Pentylene Glycol • Pleiogynium Timoriense Fruit Extract • Podocarpus Elatus Fruit Extract • Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide • Acacia Seyal Gum Extract • Sr-Spider Polypeptide-1 • Calcium Pantothenate • Phospholipids • Sodium Hydroxide • Spirulina Platensis Extract • Raphanus Sativus Root Extract • Caprylyl Glycol • Chlorphenesin • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate • Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate • Potassium Sorbate • Propylene Glycol • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Citric Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hydroxyacetophenone • Carrageenan • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Glycolate • Sodium Formate • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum
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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 WaterSKKN BY KIM Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinSKKN BY KIM Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
SKKN BY KIM Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolSKKN BY KIM Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSKKN BY KIM Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
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.
SKKN BY KIM Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.
Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping stabilize free-radicals, antioxidants may help in anti-aging.
Hydroxyacetophenone boosts the efficiency of other preservatives.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenoneSKKN BY KIM Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc. Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid. This bacteria is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product.
It is believed the preservation property comes from salicylic acid and ammonium salt, neither of which are involved in the fermentation process.
Learn more about Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateSKKN BY KIM Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolSKKN BY KIM Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
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 PropanediolSKKN BY KIM Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 HyaluronateSKKN BY KIM Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideSKKN BY KIM Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinSKKN BY KIM Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSKKN BY KIM Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.
Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
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