The Derma Co 10% Niacinamide Serum For Acne Marks Versus The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum
Updated on February 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Derma Co 10% Niacinamide Serum For Acne Marks 14 ingredients
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum 23 ingredients
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The Derma Co 10% Niacinamide Serum For Acne Marks 14 ingredients
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum 23 ingredients
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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 GlycerinEthoxydiglycol is a synthetic solvent.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Ethoxydiglycol also helps deliver other key ingredients into the skin.
Learn more about EthoxydiglycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin (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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When to use
The Derma Co 10% Niacinamide Serum For Acne Marks 14 ingredients
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum 23 ingredients
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The Derma Co 10% Niacinamide Serum For Acne Marks 14 ingredients
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum 23 ingredients
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there's better out there!
i like the ordinary. most of their products are wonderful and, impressively, effective. especially for being on the...
there's better out there!
i like the ordinary. most of their products are wonderful and, impressively, effective. especially for being on the cheaper side. however, their hyaluronic acid serum isn't as impressive. i want to say I'm in love with this one, but i barely saw any results.
as i incorporated this serum into my routine, my skin felt a lot smoother like a baby's bum. i would use it daily morning and night. i'd apply 2-3 drops on my face and then mix it along with my moisturizer for boosted results. i like how smooth it made my skin, but i never saw any brightening or skin-tone evening effects. my skin felt mostly the same as i went through this bottle.
my main use for this serum was to receive extra hydration.. but i didn't really get that. i have dehydrated oily skin so i NEED the extra hydration and i thought this would help. it didn't. i didn't really get any of those moisturizing benefits that you would usually expect from hyaluronic acid. i would feel my face already feeling a little bit dry once i go outside, or the next morning when i wake up and i don't feel "hydrated." the texture was also a bit sticky? weirdly enough. I've never used hyaluronic acid and it being sticky. i thought it would usually be more watery, but this wasn't a big factor for me.
i decided to move on to different products with hyaluronic acid and i would say i saw a drastic difference. they were a lot more hydrating, moisturizing and soothing than the ordinary's product. i saw a lot more benefits in my skin than ever before, so i've never went back to this serum.