This anti-aging serum is formulated around Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 to soften the look of wrinkles.
This smoothing treatment is formulated around Niacinamide and Centella Asiatica Extract to refine skin texture and soften the look of wrinkles.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Aminobutyric Acid
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventPropanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Inositol
Humectant
Pullulan
Hydrolyzed Sponge
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Taurine
BufferingIsopulegol
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
Emollient
Spilanthes Acmella Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Magnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Calcium Silicate
AbsorbentSodium Silicate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Tridecapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
CI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Aminobutyric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Inositol, Pullulan, Hydrolyzed Sponge, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Taurine, Isopulegol, Citric Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Spilanthes Acmella Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Magnesium Gluconate, Ubiquinone, Caprylyl Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Calcium Silicate, Sodium Silicate, Tocopherol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tridecapeptide-1, CI 77163
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Methylpropanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientGlycereth-26
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Silica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlucose
Humectant
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningTyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Threonine
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Histidine
Humectant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Methylpropanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycereth-26, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Silica, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, C12-16 Alcohols, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Arginine, Cetearyl Glucoside, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Adenosine, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glucose, Propolis Extract, Asiaticoside, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Proline, Valine, Isoleucine, Ceramide NP, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Glycosphingolipids
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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
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.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl 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!
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