Comparison between Cosmedica Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum vs. Cosmedica 20% Vitamin C Serum For Face

Find out which product is better for your skin.

4 Ingredients 24

1
Water
1
Water
2
Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid)
2
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice
3
Benzyl Alcohol
3
Glycerin
4
Dehydroacetic Acid
4
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
5
Polysorbate-20
6
Sodium Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
7
Caprylyl Glycol
8
Phenoxyethanol
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Uniqueness3 out of 4
75.0%
Uniqueness23 out of 24
95.8%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
1 out of 4
25%
chemical
2 out of 4
50%
natural
11 out of 24
46%
chemical
10 out of 24
42%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycerin#3
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract#19
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract#18Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract#19

Detailed view

Cosmedica Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum vs. Cosmedica 20% Vitamin C Serum For Face
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#2Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
UV Protection
Moisturizing
Soothing
Healing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice is a natural juice received from Aloe leaves. It has been used in cosmetics for hundreds of ages. Scientists have discovered that it contains more than 200 nutrients: minerals, amino acids, vitamins, and so on. It’s a good component for calming irritated skin. It also helps to heal wounds, helps the skin regenerate faster, improves collagen syncretization, tones up, and moisturizes the skin. It also provides a slight UV-filtering effect.
Position 3

#3Benzyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Allergens
EWG Rating [ 4 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Benzyl Alcohol doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin. It’s a stabilizing agent that prevents ingredients oxidization. Having this component in formulation the product will keep efficiency for a longer time. Benzyl Alcohol has a slight almond odor and is used as a fragrance ingredient very often.

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#3Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

Position 4

#4Dehydroacetic Acid

Origin: chemical
Role: Preservative
Antiseptic
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dehydroacetic Acid is a nice preservative. It has potent antifungal and antibacterial properties. It’s not toxic and it doesn’t irritate the skin. Used to increase the shelf life of a product.

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#4Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Origin: No information
Role: No information
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 5
No ingredient on this position
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#5Polysorbate-20

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Nutrifying
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Polysorbate 20 doesn’t have any notable skin benefits but is used in cosmetics quite often. Manufacturers use it for formulation purposes. It improves the scent, texture, and feel of the product.

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