Disclosure: This page may contain affiliate links. Read our full disclosure policy.

Neutrogena
Hydro Boost + Niacinamide Serum

Versus

Chanel
Hydra Beauty Micro Sérum

neutrogena-neutrogena-hydro-boost-niacinamide-serum-fragrance-free.

Product category and function

Hydro Boost + Niacinamide Serum

Hydra Beauty Micro Sérum

Serums/Treatments	Serums/Treatments
Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.	Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.
----	----

Ingredient highlights

Hydro Boost + Niacinamide Serum

Hydra Beauty Micro Sérum

Ingredient info	Ingredient info
Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free

Full ingredient list

Hydro Boost + Niacinamide Serum

Hydra Beauty Micro Sérum

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water, niacinamide, glycerin, acetyl glucosamine, pentylene glycol, dimethicone, phenoxyethanol, carbomer, disodium edta, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hydroxide, ethylhexylglycerin, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, amodimethicone 7	Aqua (water), glycerin, propanediol, butylene glycol, isononyl isononanoate, dipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate, pentylene glycol, camellia japonica flower extract, zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract, phenoxyethanol, parfum (fragrance), sodium acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, sodium carbomer, pvp, dipropylene glycol, amodimethicone, disodium edta, sodium hyaluronate, il74a

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 14

Total Number of ingredients = 19

Water, niacinamide, glycerin, acetyl glucosamine, pentylene glycol, dimethicone, phenoxyethanol, carbomer, disodium edta, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hydroxide, ethylhexylglycerin, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, amodimethicone

Aqua (water), glycerin, propanediol, butylene glycol, isononyl isononanoate, dipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate, pentylene glycol, camellia japonica flower extract, zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract, phenoxyethanol, parfum (fragrance), sodium acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, sodium carbomer, pvp, dipropylene glycol, amodimethicone, disodium edta, sodium hyaluronate, il74a

Notable ingredients

Hydro Boost + Niacinamide Serum

Hydra Beauty Micro Sérum

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Acetyl glucosamine

Solvent: Aqua (water), Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol

Anti-microbial: Phenoxyethanol

Chelating: Disodium edta

Load all

Ingredients with their functions

Hydro Boost + Niacinamide Serum

Hydra Beauty Micro Sérum

Water

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Water serves as a fundamental component in skincare products, often listed as the first ingredient, which means it's the most abundant. It acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve other ingredients and facilitate the application and absorption of products.

Niacinamide

Also-called: Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 | Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a potent skincare ingredient renowned for its wide-ranging benefits.

It helps to strengthen the skin's barrier function, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's also effective in managing acne and reducing redness and inflammation.

Furthermore, it inhibits melanin production, thereby assisting in fading hyperpigmentation and evening out skin tone. Safe for almost all skin types, niacinamide is a versatile ingredient found in various skincare products.

Glycerin

Also-called: Glycerol | Function: Skin-identical ingredient, Viscosity controlling, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent