The Organic Pharmacy Hyaluronic Acid 0.2% Serum
Works for
MoisturizingSodium lactate, Glycerin + 2 moreWorks
“Lightweight yet effective, this facial serum quenches thirsty complexions with a nourishing veil of hydration, promoting a supple and smooth appearance in its wake.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, 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).
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Utilising the benefits of triple molecular weight 0.2% Hyaluronic Acid, the formula works to plump the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while ensuring the skin maintains appropriate moisture levels.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Citrus grandis peel oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Hamamelis virginiana water~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterGlycerin~3.6–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSodium lactate~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateAlgin~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginCitrus grandis peel oil~2.4–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilSodium hyaluronate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCarrageenan~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanWater~0.95–1.45%
Xanthan gum~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholLinalool~0.1–0.4%
Citral~0.05–0.3%
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Hamamelis virginiana water, Glycerin, Sodium lactate, Algin, Citrus grandis peel oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Carrageenan, Water, Xanthan gum, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Linalool, Citral, Limonene
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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.
| The Organic PharmacyHyaluronic Acid 0.2% SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Hey HoneyBe Clear Skin Purifying Propolis Drops | ESPATri-Active Advanced ProBiome Serum | CosMedixSerum 16 Rapid Renewal Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 43% | 43% |
| Price | $52.00 | $49.00−$3.00 | $132.00+$80.00 | $99.00+$47.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Retinyl Palmitate | Retinal |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: The INKEY List CA Ceramide Night TreatmentSoho Skin Renewal Serum
Product summary
"The Organic Pharmacy - Hyaluronic Acid 0.2% Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (hyaluronic acid 0.05% - 0.20%, sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.40%, sodium lactate 0.15% - 0.50%, glycerin 0.15% - 0.60%, hyaluronic acid 0.15% - 0.70%, sodium lactate 4.10% - 6.20%, glycerin 3.30% - 4.90% and sodium hyaluronate 1.20% - 1.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 23.11$ up to 55.00$ in the United States, from 24.00£ up to 30.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 68.80CA$ in Canada.
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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.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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