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Water
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Methylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Algin
Masking
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Pullulan
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Emulsion StabilisingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSphingomonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Phytate
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
Humectant
Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentKaolin
Abrasive
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Pentapeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Water, Octyldodecanol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Algin, Polysorbate 80, Pullulan, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Adenosine, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Phytate, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Trehalose, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Kaolin, Hydrated Silica, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Nonapeptide-1, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Hexapeptide-9, Pentapeptide-3
Water
Skin ConditioningAcrylates Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sedum Sarmentosum Extract
HumectantChondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Chloride
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Isopentyldiol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Collagen Extract, Sedum Sarmentosum Extract, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Glycereth-26, Hydroxyacetophenone, Allantoin, Glucomannan, Panthenol, Cellulose Gum, Potassium Chloride, Adenosine, Dextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Octyldodeceth-16, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum
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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.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.
As an emulsifier, cellulose gum specifically thicken the texture of water-based products.
This ingredient is considered hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Cellulose Gum can be found in cosmetics, food, and other household goods such as paper products.
Learn more about Cellulose GumEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinMethylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideThis synthetic peptide is created from lysine, valine, and palmitic acid.
According to the manufacturer, in-vitro studies show tissue growth and collagen synthesis. Another in-vivo study found 60 volunteers saw a significant reduction in wrinkles after 84 days.
Due to its palmitic acid base, this peptide may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5Sodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
