This anti-aging ampoule is formulated around Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract and Niacinamide to soften the look of wrinkles.
This anti-aging serum is formulated around Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate and Sh-Oligopeptide-1 to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract
Skin Protecting
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Vinyldimethicone
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Diglycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSoluble Collagen
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Silk Amino Acids
HumectantCholesterol
Emollient
Chitosan
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Vinyldimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Niacinamide, Diglycerin, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Diisostearyl Malate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethiconol, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Panthenol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Squalane, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Adenosine, Stearyl Alcohol, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Beta-Glucan, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Soluble Collagen, Arginine, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Hydrolyzed Silk, Cyclohexasiloxane, Tocopherol, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Silk Amino Acids, Cholesterol, Chitosan, Ceramide NP
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
HumectantHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
C12-13 Alkyl Glyceryl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-22
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Acetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract
Antioxidant
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-11
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Hyaluronic Acid, Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, C12-13 Alkyl Glyceryl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate, Oligopeptide-22, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Phospholipids, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Lecithin, Acetyl Glutamine, Propanediol, Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPentylene Glycol (1,2-pentanediol) is a multitasking little diol with three main roles in a formula:
Research on alkanediols (the family pentylene glycol belongs to) show they work by disrupting microbial cell membranes. This disruption helps the primary preservative system in a product work more effectively at lower doses.
On the safety side, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe as used in current cosmetic practices + concentrations.
Typical use levels in a formula run about 1-5%.
Learn more about Pentylene Glycolsh-Oligopeptide-1 is a peptide found naturally in our bodies. Peptides are the building blocks for collagen and elastin in our skin.
In cosmetics, this ingredient is bioengineered to be identical to a human gene that codes for epidermal growth factor (EGF). EGF are signal molecules that simulate cell growth and healing.
Studies find EGF help with:
In South Korea and China, EGF is considered a controversial ingredient. The South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has cracked down on companies with products including EGF due to false advertisement claims.
According to Dr. Zoe Draelos, growth factors have some drawbacks:
There is also controversy surrounding growth factors. The controversy is due to their mitogenic activity, or their ability to increase the number of cells. It is best to avoid using growth factors if you have psoriasis or are at risk of skin cancer. However, it should be noted EGF are not mutagenic - meaning they will not cause cancer.
Learn more about Sh-Oligopeptide-1Xanthan 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
