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Humectant

Sodium Hyaluronate

Also known as Hyaluronic acid (salt form)

A form of hyaluronic acid that holds many times its weight in water, plumping and hydrating skin.

Irritation
GentleRarely causes irritation.
Pore-clogging
0 out of 5
Pregnancy
No specific caution flagged.

How to use it

Pairs well with

  • Apply to slightly damp skin, then seal it in with a moisturiser.
  • In very dry climates, always follow with a cream so it doesn't pull water out of the skin.

Found in

  • The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5#2 on label
  • Minimalist Alpha Arbutin 2% Face Serum#4 on label
  • Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster#4 on label
  • Pond's Super Light Gel Moisturiser#5 on label
  • Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream#6 on label
  • Minimalist 10% Vitamin C Face Serum#6 on label
  • Minimalist Tranexamic 3% Face Serum#6 on label
  • The Derma Co 1% Hyaluronic Sunscreen Aqua Ultra Light Gel SPF 50#6 on label
  • Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule 5X#7 on label
  • The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%#7 on label
  • The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA#7 on label
  • Clinique Even Better Clinical Radical Dark Spot Corrector + Interrupter#8 on label
  • Dr. Sheth's Cica & Ceramide Overnight Repair Serum#8 on label
  • Estée Lauder DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Sorbet Creme#8 on label
  • Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel#9 on label
  • Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex#9 on label
  • Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution#9 on label
  • Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer#9 on label
  • SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+#9 on label
  • Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator#11 on label
  • Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Foam Cleanser/Purifying Mask#11 on label
  • Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel#11 on label
  • SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic#12 on label
  • CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser#14 on label
  • CeraVe Moisturising Cream#16 on label
  • CeraVe PM Facial Moisturising Lotion#16 on label
  • CeraVe Foaming Cleanser#21 on label

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For information only, not medical advice. Always patch-test new products and see a dermatologist for skin conditions.