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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 versus IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Lines Anti-Aging Serum .

Last updated on February 16, 2024. Published on November 07, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates

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Facial Treatment Canadian Brand Canada
Serum British Brand United Kingdom

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Starts at $8.90
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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (8)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterCyclopentasiloxaneCyclotetrasiloxaneDimethiconeIsododecaneVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane CrosspolymerGlycerinDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerHexyl LaurateCyclohexasiloxaneOzokeritePeg-10 DimethiconePetrolatumSodium ChlorideCaprylyl MethiconeCetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 DimethiconePolyglyceryl-4 IsostearatePolymethylsilsesquioxanePolysilicone-11Caprylyl Glycol EthylhexylglycerinSorbitan Olivate1,2-HexanediolButylene GlycolDisodium EDTAPropylene GlycolVitis Vinifera Seed OilUbiquinoneSqualaneSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSea WaterPunica Granatum Seed OilPersea Gratissima OilOrbignya Oleifera Seed OilNiacinamideMangifera Indica Seed ButterCoffea Arabica Seed ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis OilCitrus Grandis Peel OilCaffeineArgania Spinosa Kernel OilArbutinAdenosineAnthemis Nobilis Flower WaterLactobacillusIlliteBetula Platyphylla Japonica JuicePerfluorohexaneHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower ExtractCaviar ExtractSnail Secretion FiltrateOlea Europaea Leaf ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractChrysanthemum Indicum Flower ExtractCholesteryl ChlorideCholesteryl IsostearateCholesteryl NonanoateAlcoholArnica Montana Flower ExtractAlchemilla Vulgaris ExtractAnanas Sativus Fruit ExtractActinidia Chinensis Fruit ExtractPueraria Lobata Root ExtractPerfluorodecalinMorus Alba Fruit ExtractMagnolia Kobus Bark ExtractGlycine Soja Sprout ExtractDiospyros Kaki Leaf ExtractCinnamomum Cassia Bark ExtractArtemisia Princeps Leaf ExtractPentafluoropropaneCurcuma Longa Root ExtractAchillea Millefolium ExtractSteareth-20Marrubium Vulgare ExtractPhenoxyethanolGentiana Lutea Root ExtractArtemisia Absinthium ExtractHydrogenated LecithinVeronica Officinalis ExtractPrimula Veris ExtractMentha Piperita Leaf ExtractMelissa Officinalis Leaf ExtractMalva Sylvestris ExtractHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractHydrolyzed SilkCitric AcidPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateAlgae ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractN-HydroxysuccinimideHydrolyzed CollagenCaprylhydroxamic AcidTocopherolThiamine HclRiboflavinRetinyl PalmitateCalcium PantothenatePalmitoyl OligopeptideNiacinFolic AcidChrysinCarnitine HclBiotinAscorbic AcidPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Chlorhexidine DigluconateCI 77891CI 77015

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 contains this as ingredient number 1.

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Lines Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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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The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 contains this as ingredient number 8.

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Lines Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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:

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The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 contains this as ingredient number 10.

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Lines Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 89.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 contains this as ingredient number 13.

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Lines Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 contains this as ingredient number 15.

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Lines Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

6
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 contains this as ingredient number 16.

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Lines Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 77.

7
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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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The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 contains this as ingredient number 17.

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Lines Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

47% are loved or liked
29% have mixed ratings
24% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
37% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet

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The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 17 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 3 ratings

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Lines Anti-Aging Serum 112 ingredients

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