What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSnail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Polyisobutene
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGalium Verum Extract
Skin ConditioningAilanthus Altissima Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentGlycosaminoglycans
EmollientAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Glycerin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 60, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysilicone-11, Glyceryl Caprylate, Cetyl Alcohol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Palmitic Acid, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Stearate, Polyisobutene, Stearyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Myristyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sucrose Cocoate, Lauryl Alcohol, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Propylene Glycol, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Galium Verum Extract, Ailanthus Altissima Bark Extract, Madecassoside, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Glycosaminoglycans, Asiaticoside, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Linalool
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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 GlycolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Snail 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.
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