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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Pearl Extract
AntioxidantWater
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycereth-26
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingBetaine
HumectantTrideceth-10
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAllantoin
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Water
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantTuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBetaine Salicylate
AntimicrobialBiosaccharide Gum-1
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPearl Extract, Water, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Betaine, Trideceth-10, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Cocos Nucifera Water, Butylene Glycol, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Betaine Salicylate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientGlycereth-26
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantHydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantSodium Chloride
MaskingBetaine
HumectantPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantSorbitol
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Centella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
EmollientOenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin ProtectingOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCastanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingBixa Orellana Seed Oil
EmollientProtease
ExfoliatingPapain
Skin ConditioningBromelain
Skin ConditioningLipase
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingLinalool
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Sodium Chloride, Betaine, Persea Gratissima Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Adenosine, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Bixa Orellana Seed Oil, Protease, Papain, Bromelain, Lipase, Parfum, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene
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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
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycereth-26 is a synthetic ingredient and polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin. Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin and helps keep your skin moisturized.
It is a humectant and helps add texture to products. It can make your product thicker.
As a humectant, it helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps your skin stay hydrated.
Learn more about Glycereth-26We don't have a description for Tuber Magnatum Extract yet.
Water. 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 Water