What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Water
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Betaine
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Snail Secretion Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Water, Palmitic Acid, Arginine, Carbomer, Stearic Acid, Betaine, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Myristic Acid, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Water
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Methylparaben
Preservative
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Propylparaben
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Calcium Lactate
AstringentPearl Extract
Antioxidant
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Hizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningCodium Fragile Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Colloidal Platinum
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingSargassum Fulvellum Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Enteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Coral
Skin ConditioningWater, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Butylene Glycol, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Dipropylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Methylparaben, Arbutin, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Propylparaben, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 77007, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Calcium Lactate, Pearl Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Codium Fragile Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Colloidal Platinum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Coral
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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 AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
