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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientMethylpropanediol
SolventDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycereth-26
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Raffinose
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Dextrin
AbsorbentHydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientSucrose Distearate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil
Masking
Panax Ginseng Root
Emollient
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Methylpropanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Methyl Gluceth-20, Raffinose, Cyclohexasiloxane, Pentylene Glycol, Trehalose, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Dna, Lactobacillus Ferment, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycosyl Trehalose, Sodium Polyacrylate, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Dextrin, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Sucrose Distearate, Lecithin, Carbomer, Polyquaternium-51, Polysorbate 20, Glyceryl Stearate, BHT, Cyanocobalamin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Carnosine, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Panax Ginseng Root, Retinol
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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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium DNA is an emerging anti-aging ingredient.
It is created by taking deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and purifying it with sodium hydroxide.
The DNA is extracted from several different animal sources, including: calf thymus, the gonadic tissue of a male sturgeon, or herring / salmon sperm.
You have probably seen this ingredient in anti-aging skincare. But what is it?
DNA is composed of nucleotides, or chemical building blocks. Nucleotides include adenine (A), thymine (T), guanine (G), and cytosine (C). Talk about a flashback to biology! Nucleosides are formed from these nucleotides.
The science behind Sodium DNA is based on an ingredient called Polydeoxyribonucleotide or PDRN.
PDRN are DNA fragments mainly extracted from the sperm cells of trout or salmon. Meaning, PDRN can be derived from Sodium DNA.
PDRN consists of chains of nucleotides and nucleosides mentioned above. They can range anywhere from 80 - 2000 pairs.
Studies show PDRN has the following properties:
Most of the research on PDRN has been done using injectable forms. That’s important, because PDRN is a large molecule and doesn’t absorb well through the skin. So if you’re applying it topically, the effects are likely to be much milder.
Still, topical Sodium DNA is emerging as a trendy anti-aging ingredient. It’s generally well-tolerated and offers good biocompatibility with human skin, making it a low-risk addition to most routines.
Further studies are needed to truly confirm this ingredients anti-aging ability (Remember, retinol has decades of research!).
Sodium DNA may be sourced from fish, animal tissue, or plants. Since this isn’t always disclosed, we recommend asking the brand directly if the ingredient’s origin is important to you.
Learn more about Sodium DnaWater. 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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