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Key Ingredients
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Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Althaea Rosea Root Extract
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Plantago Asiatica Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Ulmus Campestris Bark Extract
AstringentCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Usnea Barbata Extract
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningUrea
Buffering
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Bee Venom
Astringent
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Althaea Rosea Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Plantago Asiatica Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Ulmus Campestris Bark Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Cetearyl Olivate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Tripeptide-1, Myristic Acid, Usnea Barbata Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Urea, Hexapeptide-11, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Bee Venom, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Water, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Polysorbate 20, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Lauric Acid, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Cetearyl Alcohol
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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.
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 GlycolPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSnail Secretion Filtrate is the excretion from snails. It is an effective moisturizer and promotes collagen production.
A popular nickname for this ingredient is 'Snail Mucin'.
Snail mucin has numerous skin benefits:
On top of this, Snail Secretion Filtrate contains a variety of vitamins and minerals. These include copper peptides, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E. Vitamins A and E are antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals that damage skin cells.
Being cruelty-free means a brand does not experiment on animals.
If you're worried about the well-being of the snails, we recommend looking more into the company of the product. Many brands have developed humane methods to collect snail mucin.
There is much debate on this subject. On one hand, this ingredient comes from an animal. On the other hand, many will argue the ingredient is naturally secreted (like a natural by-product) and therefore vegan. If you have reservations, you can look into Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate or Centella Asiatica Extract as alternatives.
Learn more about Snail Secretion FiltrateSodium 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
