Stacked Skincare Hydrating Body Serum Versus Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum
Updated on January 15, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for 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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Stacked Skincare Hydrating Body Serum 27 ingredients
Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum 9 ingredients
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Stacked Skincare Hydrating Body Serum 27 ingredients
Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum 9 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthyl Palmate
EmollientCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Coffea Arabica Seed Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventDiisopropyl Adipate
EmollientRaphanus Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingGlycogen
HumectantLactic Acid
Buffering
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Polygonum Aviculare Extract
EmollientAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Bixa Orellana Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Jacaranda Mimosifolia Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract
MaskingDeoxyribonuclease
Skin ConditioningGlucose Oxidase
StabilisingMagnolia Champaca Flower Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater, Ethyl Palmate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Squalane, Jojoba Esters, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Propanediol, Diisopropyl Adipate, Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract, Betaine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Glycogen, Lactic Acid, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Allantoin, Bixa Orellana Leaf Extract, Jacaranda Mimosifolia Flower Extract, Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract, Deoxyribonuclease, Glucose Oxidase, Magnolia Champaca Flower Oil, Caprylyl Glycol
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 GlycerinBetaine 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 BetaineIngredient Ratings
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Stacked Skincare Hydrating Body Serum 27 ingredients
Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum 9 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Stacked Skincare Hydrating Body Serum 27 ingredients
Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum 9 ingredients
Very good for acne fighting and dark spots/hyperpigmentation/uneven skin tone. Brightens your skin, making it glow. Better than the Ordinary niacinamide in my opinion.
Performs very well on skin smoothening and brightening with Niacinamide.
Although the Cosrx 15 Niacinamide does better in terms of skin brightening and smoothing and breakout recovery with Zinc PCA and Allantoin, this one is less irritating and redness as well as more hydrating and less expensive. Really recommend it for dry and dull skin, sensitive
