What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Snail Secretion Filtrate 34%
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
C13-16 Isoalkane
SolventGlycereth-26
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Heptyl Undecylenate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientUndecane
EmollientHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientSynthetic Sapphire
Tridecane
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sucrose
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Polyether-1
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingMyristyl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
Emulsion StabilisingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Zymomonas Ferment Extract
HumectantPearl Extract
Antioxidant
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Honey Extract
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Snail Secretion Filtrate 34%, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, C13-16 Isoalkane, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Squalane, Heptyl Undecylenate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Betaine, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Undecane, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Synthetic Sapphire, Tridecane, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Parfum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Palmitate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Malt Extract, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Disodium EDTA, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sucrose, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Polyether-1, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glyceryl Oleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Lauryl Glucoside, Myristyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Retinol, Maltodextrin, Glycolipids, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Phosphatidylcholine, Cholesterol, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Zymomonas Ferment Extract, Pearl Extract, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Ferulic Acid, Honey Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water
Astringent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Psoralea Corylifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningSnail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentGeranium Maculatum Extract
TonicTaraxacum Officinale Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Ethylcellulose
EmulsifyingCarrageenan
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Hydrolyzed Psoralea Corylifolia Extract, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Propolis Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Geranium Maculatum Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Extract, Hydroxyethyl Ethylcellulose, Carrageenan, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinSnail Secretion Filtrate is the excretion from snails. It is an effective moisturizer and promotes collagen production.
A popular nickname for this ingredient is 'Snail Mucin'.
Snail mucin has numerous skin benefits:
On top of this, Snail Secretion Filtrate contains a variety of vitamins and minerals. These include copper peptides, Vitamin A, and vitamin E. Vitamins A and E are antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals that damage skin cells.
Being cruelty-free means a brand does not experiment on animals.
If you're worried about the well-being of the snails, we recommend looking more into the company of the product. Many brands have developed humane methods to collect snail mucin.
There is much debate on this subject. On one hand, this ingredient comes from an animal. On the other hand, many will argue the ingredient is naturally secreted (like a natural by-product) and therefore vegan. If you have reservations, you can look into Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate or Centella Asiatica Extract as alternatives.
Learn more about Snail Secretion FiltrateWater. 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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