Hyaluronic acid is one of the simplest ways to hydrate the skin to keep it plump, healthy,
and provide a strong skin barrier.
Its one of my favorite ingredients because its a humectant that actually retains moisture
and it is capable of binding over one thousand times its own weight in water.
And as we age, the production of our own hyaluronic acid (along with collagen and elastin) decreases,
making our skin lose volume, hydration, and plumpness.
So to combat this and provide a quick fix, hyaluronic acid steps in to save the day.
And in todays video, we will be comparing 2 of the most popular hyaluronic acid serums
on the market.
The Vichy Mineral 89 Serum VS La Roche Posay Hyalu B5 Serum.
Definitely stay tuned till the end, and youll know exactly which one is better and why you
would want to go with that one.
Ive been getting a lot of questions on different products and I'll be making more comparison
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So to make this video hopefully easy to follow and easy to refer back too.
Ill first start out with what the vichy mineral 89 has in common with the la roche posay hyaly
b5, then ill break down each of them into their own respective components, weigh the
pros and cons so you dont have too, and then finish it off with my final take.
And for full disclosure, I purchased these myself, and this isnt a sponsored video, so
my review is totally mine and i think its great to be transparent about that.
So please like the video, if you enjoy transparency.
Now: both of these guys: contain the aha citric acid to really adjust the ph to safe level,
there are no sulfates in either of them, they are both serums that contain hyaluronic acid
and can be used safely if you have fungal acne.
And They both have a total of 7 ingredients that they share in common, like some of my
favorite ones being glycerin, which will help you to retain moisture on your face even more,
caprylyl glycol: that gives the skin that nice soft feel that you are looking for, and
butylene glycol: which helps the product to spread nicely on the face as well as being
a solvent for the other ingredients.
And one thing to note here on hyaluronic acid products, is the fact that these 2 both use:
sodium hyaluronate as its hyaluronic acid, this is because it may have a smaller molecular
size, which allows it to penetrate the skin better.
And in skincare, a good rule of thumb is: the lower the weight of the ingredient, the
more its able to enter the skin.
This is known as the 500 dalton rule, anything smaller than 500 Daltons, the product can
easily penetrate through the skin's surface.
Now: Let’s dive a little deeper and start with the first one here, the vichy mineral
89 serum.
You might be thinking whats the 89 all about, well, it combines 89% Mineralizing Thermal
Water.
The 89% concentration of Vichy Volcanic Water, is where Minéral 89 gets its name.
And the volcanic water in this serum, which btw comes from the depths of french volcanoes,
is formulated to strengthen your skin's natural defenses against internal and external exposures
which can cause up to 80% of skin aging.
One being pollution.
Which is terrible for the skin barrier.
So i found that very unique, because in the volcanic water: there are also 15 essential
minerals, Calcium (Ca), Iron (Fe), Manganese (Mn), Potassium (K) to name a few.
And right away when you apply it, and btw I recommend using hylauronic acid: After cleansing
your face with a gentle cleanser, and while your skin is still damp, press a couple of
drops into your face with the palms of your hands.
ANd Don’t forget to apply a moisturizer immediately afterward to seal in all the hydration.
Right away after using just 2 drops and spreading it evenly throughout my skin, the formula
just glides so effortlessly and absorbs very quickly.
A lot of people wonder if its heavy, its actually the opposite, its thick in a way that makes
your skin feel glossy, but lightweight enough that you can easily layer it with other products
or makeup, and it promises to deliver up to 24 hours of hydration.
Now one thing I noticed, is that it can make your skin feel just a tad bit sticky, but
i found that having a thorough cleanse just before applying it, helps offset that, but
hey, if you are one that is looking for a great primer, than this might work just as
planned for you.
Lets dive a little deeper and look at what makes vichy mineral 89 unique from the la
roche posay hyalu b5.
There are 3 things that immediately stood out to me and hopefully can help you in the
decision process.
The first is that It has a total of 11 ingredients.
Just 11, thats really unheard of these days, the only other brands I see pride themselves
with simple and minimal ingredients are the ordinary, which Im happy to see vichy remove
filler and nonsensical ingredients.
The second thing is that it contains no fragrance.
If you are someone who likes to know what you put on your face, then youll appreciate
that they dont use fragrance, as you really dont know what the ingredients are in fragrance,
and most likely youll never find out either.
The third notable thing that stood out to me is usually with hyaluronic acid, its common
to see alcohol, but with vichy 89, there is no denatured alcohol.
Now, am I against alcohol in ingredients, not entirely, because remember: fatty alcohols
like stearyl alchol, have emollient and occlusive characteristics, but on the other hand denatured
alcohol can be very drying if it's in the first few ingredients on an ingredient list.
Some experts even think that regular exposure to alcohol damages the skin barrier and causes
inflammation, but that is still debated and for another discussion.
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Now lets get back to it.
Now lets dive into the la roche posay hyalu b5 serum.
Right away youll notice, that this comes in the form of a dropper and not a pump.
So if you like the classical dropper method, than this one may be more convenient for you
to control the amount you like to use.
I really also like the color of the bottle too, its a nice blue color, that I found pretty
cool actually.
The instructions say to Apply 3-4 drops of this face serum morning and evening to the
face and neck.
And when you first apply it: And I can tell that this one feels a little bit more like
a slime feeling, and some people may not like the consistency, but remember a serum has
to be thick to work.
After rubbing it in, it absorbs pretty much just as smoothly and evenly as the vichy mineral
89, and feels a lit less stickier once its all rubbed in, which doesnt bother me, but
I find it may be helpful for you to know that.
And as far as the smell goes, which some have complained about, I really dont find the smell
that bad, and yes, something to note is that with the la roche posay one, this one does
contain a fragrance that you can smell, but the fragrances used in it are tested on allergy
prone skin and no known reactions were found.
Just thought it mention that.
The 4 notable things in it that stood out to me and were quite impressive were the first
one being: That it contains the ingredient madecassoside: and if you dont know: Madecassoside
is rich in amino acids, beta carotene, fatty acids, and phytochemicals, and Lab studies
suggest that madecassoside can increase the skin's natural hyaluronic acid production,
so I found that as a unique way to work with the skins natural processes instead of just
finding a quick fix to hydation issues.
Secondly: It contains vitamin B5 otherwise known as panthenol, which soothes red skin
that is moreso inflamed.
I like panthenol: in the fact that: its been shown to have an anti-inflammatory effect
on UV-induced redness from the sun, so lets say if your sunscreen wears off, the panthenol
in the serum can act as an extra layer of protection from the sun.
Which i think is a brilliant ingredient.
The third notable thing that stood out is: that it includes tocopherol, which is Vitamin
E's antioxidant power that can lessen the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Thats why with this serum, some have reported that their skin feels a lot firmer and more
supple after a few applications.
And fourthly, In addition to sodium hyaluronate, it contain hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid as well.
Which is even a lower molecular weight hyaluronic acid, think of it as a super chopped up version
that is ultra small.
The fact that there are 2 versions of hyaluronic acid in this, helps ensure your skin really
gets enough of that all pushed right in there.
Now, no video is complete without really addressing some concerns with both products.
Because remember, this is all about transparency.
As far as both of them go, they really dont reveal how much hyaluronic acid you are getting
and to what size of the acid you are using, and I know that its really difficult to quantify
that, but some clarity on that would be awesome.
Also, both of them are unfortunately not cruelty free, and I hope that could change one day.
As far as the vichy goes, the ingredients in it are really hard to nit pick against
because there isnt a lot of ingredients in it and I feel as if your skin is more sensitive,
I definitely would lean more towards it, because i dont understand why the la roche posay had
to have fragrance in it, if you have intolerant skin, it can cause it to react even though
its been allergy tested.
Had it not had the fragrance, I would have leaned more towards it if i was looking for
a good all around hyaluronic acid, which is why if i were to pick one I would go with
they vichy 89 mineral serum instead.
But if lets say I dont have any issues with fragrances, and I want to target wrinkles
and fine lines more, than I would use the la roche posay one as it contains even more
hyaluronic acid and vitamin e.
But thats not to say that both of these products are not effective and safe in anyway, because
they are.
In fact, they are both highly recommended by dermatologists around the world, and have
incredible sales and reviews.
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questions, I would be happy to answer them.
Until then, I aspire to see you all live your best life, and ill see you guys on the next
one