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The INKEY List Polyglutamic Acid Hydrating Serum Versus Bioderma Sensibio AR

Serum
General Moisturizer
British Brand United Kingdom
French Brand France

Updated on September 18, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 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, parabens or sulfates

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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.

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Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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.

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When to use

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

The INKEY List Polyglutamic Acid Hydrating Serum 25 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 3 ratings
Hydrating (2) Works Well (2) Absorbs Well (1)
Lapaki's avatar

Lapaki

1 year ago
Review

I've been checking out products with Polyglutamic Acid, since it can hold up to four times more moisture than Hyaluronic Acid. The serum smells slightly chemical like many INKEY List products. It is quite good and leaves my dry skin very hydrated and moisturized. Would probably buy it again, if it weren't for the pilling. [Updated: Rating]

#great value
#hydrating
#absorbs well
#pilling
eileenfunny's avatar

eileenfunny

2 years ago
Review

I must have after Hyaluronic Acid serum. Just locks everything in. Also a great primer before makeup.

Bioderma Sensibio AR 29 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Broke Me Out (1) No Scent (1) Oily (1)
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Jon Egia

1 month ago
Review

I would have loved this product if they had released a version for people with oily skin. Cause YES, to all the skincare companies, there’s people with rosacea and oily skin, stop focusing only on those who have dry skin. 😭😭

#broke me out
#oily
#no scent
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Victoria Bayly

6 months ago
Review

Calms my skin, love it