This barrier-repair serum is formulated around Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice and Niacinamide to strengthen the skin barrier and calm redness.
This brightening serum is formulated around Ascorbyl Glucoside and 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Poloxamer 407
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
ChelatingSodium DNA
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cholesterol
Emollient
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingXylose
HumectantHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingTannic Acid
AstringentResveratrol
Antioxidant
Water, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Propanediol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polydecene, C14-22 Alcohols, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Poloxamer 407, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Madecassoside, Pantothenic Acid, Polyglutamic Acid, Decyl Glucoside, Asiaticoside, Beta-Glucan, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Sodium DNA, Ceramide NP, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cholesterol, Lysolecithin, Phosphatidylcholine, Xylose, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Tannic Acid, Resveratrol
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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
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.
It’s 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 PropanediolWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
