What is 'Super Hyaluronic Acid'?

Super Hyaluronic Acid is a common marketing term for Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, highlighting its enhanced ability to penetrate the skin and provide superior, longer-lasting hydration compared to traditional hyaluronic acid.

How does it differ from regular hyaluronic acid?

The acetylation process makes this form of hyaluronic acid more compatible with the skin's natural lipids, allowing it to absorb better and retain moisture more effectively within the skin's surface layers for extended periods.

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Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a modified form of hyaluronic acid with acetyl groups. This modification makes it more lipophilic (oil-loving) than standard hyaluronic acid, allowing it to penetrate the skin more effectively and provide longer-lasting hydration. It helps to improve skin's moisture retention, elasticity, and overall texture, leaving it feeling soft and smooth.

HumectantVegan

BenefitGood 3.2 / 4

Hydration i4 / 4

Whether the ingredient helps increase the skin’s water content — humectants that attract water, ingredients that reduce water loss, or ones that make skin feel less dry.

Barrier support i3 / 4

Whether it supports the skin barrier — restoring lipids, reducing water loss, aiding barrier repair, or strengthening the skin’s protective function.

Texture i2.5 / 4

Whether it can improve smoothness and surface texture — roughness, flaking, clogged pores, or unevenness. Exfoliating acids, retinoids, and smoothing moisturizers may score here.

Anti aging i2.5 / 4

Whether it can help visible signs of aging — fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, or photoaging.

Soothing i1 / 4

Whether it can calm the skin — linked to less redness, irritation, discomfort, or visible reactivity.

RiskVery low 0 / 4

Rated by SpottyLabs' ingredient methodology, independent of brands.

What it helps with

Superior hydration
Enhanced skin penetration
Long-lasting moisture retention
Improved skin elasticity

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Products with Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

SKIN1004

Madagascar Centella Hyalu‑Cica Hydrating Mask

4.8/ 526/16/2

COSRX

The Ceramide Skin Barrier Moisturizer

4.7/ 523/24/2

Anua

Heartleaf 77 Soothing Toner

4.7/ 514/8/2

L'Oréal Paris

Revitalift Filler SPF 50 Day Cream with Hyaluronic Acid

4.4/ 511/23/10

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Frequently asked questions

What is 'Super Hyaluronic Acid'?: Super Hyaluronic Acid is a common marketing term for Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, highlighting its enhanced ability to penetrate the skin and provide superior, longer-lasting hydration compared to traditional hyaluronic acid.
How does it differ from regular hyaluronic acid?: The acetylation process makes this form of hyaluronic acid more compatible with the skin's natural lipids, allowing it to absorb better and retain moisture more effectively within the skin's surface layers for extended periods.