This Works Morning Expert Hyaluronic Serum Versus Plants are Purple Pro-Aging Super Serum
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
This Works Morning Expert Hyaluronic Serum 23 ingredients
Plants are Purple Pro-Aging Super Serum 18 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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This Works Morning Expert Hyaluronic Serum 23 ingredients
Plants are Purple Pro-Aging Super Serum 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingHeptyl Glucoside
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Marrubium Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhytic Acid
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Heptanol
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Heptyl Glucoside, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Levulinate, Benzyl Alcohol, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Sodium Anisate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Phytic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Dehydroacetic Acid, Linalool, Heptanol, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningZinc PCA
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Xylitol
Humectant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Glucose
Humectant
Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract
MoisturisingTremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Tuber Melanosporum Extract
HumectantGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Levulinate, Zinc PCA, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Citric Acid, Xylitol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glucose, Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Tuber Melanosporum Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stable form of Vitamin C. It is created by combining glucose from starch.
When applied to skin, Ascorbyl Glucoside turns into Ascorbic Acid.
Ascorbyl Glucoside is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may damage skin cells.
It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl GlucosideCitric 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 AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSodium 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 HyaluronateSodium levulinate is the a sodium salt of Levulinic Acid. If dissolved in an aqueous solution, the two ingredients become identical.
It is a skin conditioning agent, meaning it helps soften and hydrate your skin.
According to Cosmetic Ingredient Review, the highest amounts of sodium levulinate are found in mouthwashes at 0.62%.
Learn more about Sodium LevulinateWater. 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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This Works Morning Expert Hyaluronic Serum 23 ingredients
Plants are Purple Pro-Aging Super Serum 18 ingredients
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