This barrier-repair serum is formulated around Beta-Glucan and Squalane to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
This hydrating serum is formulated around Beta-Glucan to hydrate skin and calm redness.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Lipids
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Oleyl Lactate
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Propanediol Dicaprylate/Caprate
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ag
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Euterpe Oleracea Sterols
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPullulan
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Phytic Acid
Chelating
Glyceryl Hydrogenated Soyate
Emollient2,3-Butanediol
HumectantBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Isoamyl Laurate, Lactobacillus, Glycerin, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa Lipids, Beta-Glucan, Squalane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Oleyl Lactate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Propanediol Dicaprylate/Caprate, Diisostearyl Malate, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ag, Ceramide AP, Euterpe Oleracea Sterols, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Phytic Acid, Glyceryl Hydrogenated Soyate, 2,3-Butanediol, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Water, Methylpropanediol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Betaine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, C12-14 Pareth-12, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Trehalose, Xanthan Gum, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Beta-Glucan, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Parfum
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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.
Beta-Glucan is a soluble polysaccharide (a chain of glucose sugars) sourced from the cells walls of oats, baker's yeast, mushrooms, and seaweed.
It's a rare ingredient that pulls double-duty as a heavy-duty hydrator and skin-soothing repair agent.
On the surface, it acts as a humectant that holds water in place and reduces moisture loss for a plumper, smoother feel, while its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties make it a great pick for calming redness or sensitive skin
The more interesting story is underneath:
Despite its large molecular size, oat beta-glucan has been shown to penetrate the epidermis and reach the dermis by slipping between skin cells. Here, it interacts with fibroblasts and macrophages to nudge collagen synthesis and support wound repair.
A small 2005 split-face clinical study of 27 subjects found topical beta-glucan produced measurable reductions in wrinkle depth, height, and roughness after 8 weeks of use.
It is worth noting the trial was small and the penetration testing used frozen, irradiated skin so the anti-aging data is encouraging rather than definitive.
This ingredient gets along with pretty much everything and is typically used around 0.1-1%.
Fungal acne: This ingredient is not a food source for the Malassezia yeast because it is a glucose polysaccharide with no fatty acid or ester component.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract is also known as Ivy Gourd Fruit Extract. It has skin conditioning properties.
The fruit is rich in flavonoids, phenolic acids, terpenoids, and sterols that show antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect in vitro. This is because the fruit contains a thick mucilage that forms a protective and soothing layer on the skin's surface.
The extract itself has demonstrated antioxidant, soothing, and potential anti-allergy properties.
Most of this research is done in vitro and dedicated clinical studies on topical application are still limited.
Learn more about Coccinia Indica Fruit ExtractGlycerin (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 GlycerinMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower ExtractWater. 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
