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!

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1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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

Butylene Glycol

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene 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.

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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking, Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Disodium EDTA

Disodium 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.

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Tocopherol

Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

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Glycerin

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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White Truffle Vital Spray Serum

Atobarrier 365 Cream Mist

When to use

D'Alba White Truffle Vital Spray Serum 74 ingredients

Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream Mist 16 ingredients

31 Routines

55% use in am

45% use in pm

94% use every day

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54 Routines

52% use in am

48% use in pm

91% use every day

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Reviews

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D'Alba White Truffle Vital Spray Serum 74 ingredients

4.5 /5

from 2 ratings

Absorbs Well (2) Light (2) Light Scent (1)

ludesu

1 year ago

Review

This facial spray is great for treating yourself! It has a fancy scent (not too overwhelming), the bottle and mister are good quality, and it feels nice on the skin. It does not cause irritation or feel at all oily on the face, so I think it's suitable for those who are worried about oiliness and sensitivity. It claims to help with redness which I haven't noticed, and it needs multiple sprays to Show more

#light

#absorbs well

#strong scent

D'Alba

White Truffle Vital Spray Serum

Yoshima Putri

10 months ago

Review

I like the scent of this product. I first saw it at a beauty event in South Korea. It is light and gives a refreshing feeling to my face.
Don’t forget to shake it before use to mix the oil inside. I have used it as part of my morning routine until now, but recently, I have become concerned about the effect of the fragrance on my skin. Therefore, it might be better if you use another moisturizer Show more

#light

#absorbs well

#light scent

D'Alba

White Truffle Vital Spray Serum

Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream Mist 16 ingredients

4.3 /5

from 3 ratings

No Scent (2) Hydrating (2) Expensive (1)

rodney

7 months ago

Review

SO FREAKING GOOD OMG!

literally hydrates beyond belief and especially more with another hydrating toner/essence. i use it before and after my toner and i can feel the difference when I don't use it!

it can maybe be a little oily for some skin types but for my very dry skin types, you will love this!

#great value

#hydrating

#light

#absorbs well

Aestura

Atobarrier 365 Cream Mist

janet

1 month ago

Review

this product works well only in dry climate. used in winter and kept my skin plump and hydrated, but not recommended in humid weather, as it caused my skin to become sensitized

#broke me out

#no scent

Aestura

Atobarrier 365 Cream Mist