What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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
AbsorbentXylitol
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.
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
Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.
Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.
Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!
Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.
Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.
The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.
Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.
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 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 Hyaluronate
