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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceteareth-6 Olivate
EmulsifyingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Pentapeptide-18
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-91 Rh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Trehalose
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLactic Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Sodium Carbonate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Myristate, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Dna, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Ceteareth-6 Olivate, Cyclopentasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, Oligopeptide-91 Rh-Oligopeptide-1, Adenosine, Panthenol, Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Trehalose, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Cellulose Gum, Lactic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glycerin, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Carbonate, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
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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
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
