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Hyaluronic Acid SerumA serum built around Hyaluronic acid and Copper peptides, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and anti-aging.
Brand price
USD 32.99 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 23.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Copper peptides2
Copper-bound peptides studied for repair and firmness.
Hyaluronic acid2
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Peptides2
Short amino-acid chains used as signalling actives.

Benefits

Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, PEG-8, Potassium Lactate, Propanediol, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Copper Gluconate, Glycerin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate
Anti-Aging2
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Polysorbate 20

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Cleansing
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
Humectant
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →
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