What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventGlycereth-26
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingIllicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Sodium Acetate
BufferingGlutathione
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Sodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningCellulose
Absorbent
Xylitol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Fructan
Skin ConditioningSaussurea Involucrata Extract
HumectantAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantGlucose
Humectant
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Benzyl Glycol
SolventHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientRosa Hybrid Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Sodium Acetate, Glutathione, Ascorbic Acid, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Cellulose, Xylitol, Propanediol, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Fructan, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Glucose, Resveratrol, Benzyl Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Raspberry Ketone
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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C and is the biologically active form used directly by skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, but it also has plenty of benefits for your skin. It is best supported by academic literature for:
Topical vitamin C has been shown to help neutralize oxidative stress from UV and pollution, helping to improve photoaging and hyperpigmentation when used consistently.
One clinical study found that using 5% topical vitamin C for six months improved signs of photodamaged skin, both on the surface and in the deeper structural layers of the skin.
While vitamin C doesn’t replace sunscreen, studies show it can boost photoprotection when combined with Vitamin E and ferulic acid. These two ingredients help improve stability and protective effects.
The big downside of this ingredient is formulation difficulty. Vitamin C is prone to oxidation and doesn't penetrate the skin unless formulated correctly. Research found that vitamin C absorbs into the skin best at a low pH (< 3.5) with about 20% being the upper limit for effective absorption.
Skin levels can saturate after repeated application; this means your skin won’t keep absorbing more once it’s full of vitamin C. This is why more isn’t always better with vitamin C and why very high concentrations don’t necessarily give extra benefits.
Ascorbic acid generally works well with many skincare ingredients but can be irritating when combined with other active ingredients. Strong oxidizing acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide can reduce the effectiveness of vitamin C if they are used at the same time; they are often recommended for use at different times of day.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidButylene 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 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
