This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone and Copper Tripeptide-1 to soften the look of wrinkles.
This brightening serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Alpha-Arbutin to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Benzyl Glycol
SolventStearic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantSucrose Palmitate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningLauric Acid
Cleansing
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Sucrose
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Silk Extract
Skin ConditioningSalmon Egg Extract
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
EmollientHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Benzyl Glycol, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Arginine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Isopentyldiol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Propanediol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Sucrose Palmitate, Dipropylene Glycol, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Lauric Acid, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Sucrose, Myristic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Silk Extract, Salmon Egg Extract, Beta-Glucan, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Copper Tripeptide-1, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Erythritol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
ChelatingPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Acacia Seyal Gum Extract
HumectantPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Erythritol, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethylcellulose, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Carbomer, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Chlorphenesin, Alpha-Arbutin, Parfum, Carnosine, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Polyglutamic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Maltodextrin, Acacia Seyal Gum Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate
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
Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
Learn more about CarbomerGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol 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!
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