What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
PEG-60
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethanolamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Callus Extract
Skin ProtectingEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Sprout
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-60, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Cellulose Gum, Betaine, Ubiquinone, Camellia Sinensis Callus Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Sprout, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Allantoin, 1,2-Hexanediol
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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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Phenoxyethanol 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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