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Ingredients Side-by-side
Xylitol
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVitex Agnus Castus Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
Masking
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Tromethamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Copaifera Officinalis Resin
MaskingCymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Xylitol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Vitex Agnus Castus Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Trisiloxane, Dimethiconol, Octyldodeceth-16, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Carbomer, Arginine, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil
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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.
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 CarbomerSodium 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
