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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Bromelain
Skin Conditioning
Papain
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Amorphophallus Konjac Root
HumectantDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Kojic Acid, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Bromelain, Papain, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Hydrolyzed Amorphophallus Konjac Root, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Calluna Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Pullulan
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingMyristyl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cucumis Sativus Oil, Glycerin, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Calluna Vulgaris Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide AP, Niacinamide, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Beta-Glucan, Trehalose, Squalane, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Ectoin, Pullulan, Sodium PCA, Xanthan Gum, Lauryl Glucoside, Myristyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Bicarbonate
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the filtered, stabilized liquid pressed from the inner gel of the aloe vera leaf.
In cosmetics, it shows up as either soothing active or a water-replacement base. It is roughly 98-99% water and the last 1-2% is an interesting mix of polysaccharides, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes.
The polysaccharides do most of the work: they bind water at the skin surface for a light, non-greasy hydration boost. And one of the polysaccharides, glycomannan, is linked to fibroblast stimulation + collagen synthesis. This is also why aloe has such a long track record in wound and burn healing.
This ingredient is also calming with anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity, making it a great pick for sensitive, irritated, or post-sun skin.
Realistic expectations matter though; the solid evidence is mostly limited to hydration, soothing, and wound support. Deeper claims about anti-aging or sun protection are not well backed, and science reviews note it does not prevent radiation-induced skin injury.
Because it plays well with almost everything, it's commonly used as a base alongside other actives like niacinamide or vitamin C.
Typical usage concentrations range from 0.5% (where hydration benefits already show up) all the way to 90%+ (where it replaces water as the main base).
The safety for this ingredient is well-establish as well. Overall, this is a great supporting ingredient for those who want a boost in hydration.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate
