What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
2,3-Butanediol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Diglycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Melia Azadirachta Branch/Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Buteth-3
SolventSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingAcetyl Tributyl Citrate
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, 2,3-Butanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diglycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Arginine, Carbomer, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Melia Azadirachta Branch/Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Buteth-3, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Cyanocobalamin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Alcohol Denat., Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Beta-Glucan, Caprylyl Glycol
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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
Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid. This just means our bodies can product a bit on its own, but sometimes needs a little boost from food sources.
It is a part of your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), or the water-loving molecules in your outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) that keeps everything hydrated and happy.
Here's an interesting thing about Arginine: your skin converts it into urea through the Krebs-Henseleit urea cycle. Urea is one of the most effective humectants your skin naturally produces.
A clinical study showed applying 2.5% arginine hydrochloride to atopic dermatitis skin showed significant urea levels in the stratum corneum and improved moisture in just four weeks.
Arginine is also a precursor to nitric oxide; nitric oxide improves microcirculation and supports wound healing and collagen synthesis.
One study found that an amino acid complex containing Arginine reduced skin irritation, improved hydration, and accelerated skin repair in clinical / in-vivo studies.
Arginine itself is an amino acid and not a fatty acid, oil, or ester. On its own, it's not a direct food source for Malassezia, or the yeast that causes fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineCarbomer is a high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium 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
