Vichy Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Plain old water

Helps create a nice product texture and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin