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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycol Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningPEG-100 Stearate
Isohexadecane
EmollientBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tromethamine
BufferingPolyacrylate-13
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyisobutene
Laureth-23
Cleansing
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantChamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingCitrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
Masking
Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract
Skin Conditioning
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Propanediol
Solvent
PEG-8
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Snail Secretion Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cetearyl Alcohol, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Glycol Stearate Se, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Water, PEG-100 Stearate, Isohexadecane, Beeswax, Palmitic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 80, Chlorphenesin, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tromethamine, Polyacrylate-13, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyisobutene, Laureth-23, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Adenosine, Phenyl Trimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Alcohol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 20, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Propanediol, PEG-8, Centella Asiatica Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Beta-Glucan, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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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.
Butylene 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 GlycolCarbomer 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.
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.
Learn more about Snail Secretion FiltrateSodium 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
