What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
C15-19 Alkane
SolventLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
EmollientCellulose
Absorbent
Isomalt
HumectantPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPassiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Inositol
Humectant
Helichrysum Italicum Extract
AntiseborrhoeicPhytol
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Propanediol, C15-19 Alkane, Lauroyl Lysine, Polyglycerin-3, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Cellulose, Isomalt, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Inositol, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Phytol
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Β
Itβs often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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