This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Squalane and Sodium Hyaluronate to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
This hydrating toner is formulated around Chondrus Crispus Extract and Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Oligopeptide-29
Antioxidant
Oligopeptide-32
Antiseborrhoeic
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, 2,3-Butanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Ns, Glutathione, Oligopeptide-29, Oligopeptide-32, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Ceramide EOP
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
C12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingHydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, C12-14 Alketh-12, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Maltodextrin, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butylene 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinSodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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!
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