By BEAUTY BAY SkinHit Hydrating Serum with Hyaluronic Acid and Glycogen
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycogen + 1 moreWorks well
“This super serum sinks into the skin in seconds to support long-lasting hydration and skin health.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycogen, sodium hyaluronate.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Formulated with hydration-heroes hyaluronic acid and glycogen, this serum draws and retains moisture into the skin, minimising the appearance of fine lines and a tight, dehydrated complexion.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“This serum has transformed our beauty editor’s hormonal acne – read everything you need to know here.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~5.4–8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPanthenol~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium citrate~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateXanthan gum~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Glycogen~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlycogenSodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePotassium sorbate~0.15–0.6%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilMentha piperita oil~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Panthenol, Sodium citrate, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Glycogen, Sodium hyaluronate, Potassium sorbate, Disodium edta, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Mentha piperita oil
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| By BEAUTY BAYSkinHit Hydrating Serum with Hyaluronic Acid and GlycogenYOUR PRODUCT | BeleiB5 5% + Hyaluronic Acid 1% Serum | CetaphilRepair & Renew Serum | AusceuticalsVitamin B Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 66% | 66% |
| Price | — | — | $22.08 | $30.53 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | — | Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 2
- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
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