What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCellulose Acetate
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPolymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMenthyl Lactate
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Cellulose Acetate, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Citric Acid, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Mandelic Acid, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Maltodextrin, Lactobacillus, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Sodium Citrate, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Menthyl Lactate, Glycerin, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Saccharide Isomerate, Parfum, 1,2-Hexanediol, 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
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium 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 HyaluronateXanthan 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
