Typology Hydrating Serum with 3% Hyaluronic Acid + 2% B5 Versus Simple Skincare Booster Serum 3% Hyaluronic Acid and B5
Updated on August 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Typology Hydrating Serum with 3% Hyaluronic Acid + 2% B5 11 ingredients
Simple Skincare Booster Serum 3% Hyaluronic Acid and B5 23 ingredients
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Typology Hydrating Serum with 3% Hyaluronic Acid + 2% B5 11 ingredients
Simple Skincare Booster Serum 3% Hyaluronic Acid and B5 23 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Tapioca Starch
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Ether
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Pantolactone
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Panthenol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Coco-Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Tapioca Starch, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Caprylyl Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sclerotium Gum, Saccharide Isomerate, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Pantolactone, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol
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 WaterSodium 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 HyaluronatePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateCitric 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 AcidIngredient Ratings
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Typology Hydrating Serum with 3% Hyaluronic Acid + 2% B5 11 ingredients
Simple Skincare Booster Serum 3% Hyaluronic Acid and B5 23 ingredients
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Typology Hydrating Serum with 3% Hyaluronic Acid + 2% B5 11 ingredients
Simple Skincare Booster Serum 3% Hyaluronic Acid and B5 23 ingredients
good product, i dont like to over-complicate my routine but adding this product has helped with hydration a lot, especially in the morning. pretty good for dry skin. i have repurchased this serum.
