Yepoda The C-Tox Versus The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum
Updated on March 30, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Yepoda The C-Tox 25 ingredients
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum 23 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Yepoda The C-Tox 25 ingredients
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Bentonite
Absorbent
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCitrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Curcumin
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantThiamine Hcl
MaskingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Water, Kaolin, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bentonite, CI 77891, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Curcumin, Ascorbic Acid, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Riboflavin, Thiamine Hcl, Biotin, Pyridoxine, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Limonene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Sphingolipids
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingP-Anisic Acid
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthoxydiglycol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Panthenol, Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, P-Anisic Acid, Tocopherol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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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Yepoda The C-Tox 25 ingredients
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum 23 ingredients
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