What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Shellac
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin Protecting
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
SoothingPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Anise Alcohol
Perfuming
Cochlearia Armoracia Root Extract
MaskingSchisandrin
BleachingFoeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract
EmollientHorse Fat
Skin Conditioning
Taraxacum Officinale Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Water, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetyl Alcohol, Hyaluronic Acid, Stearic Acid, Shellac, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Pantothenic Acid, Tocopherol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil, Glycolic Acid, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Anise Alcohol, Cochlearia Armoracia Root Extract, Schisandrin, Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract, Horse Fat, Taraxacum Officinale Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
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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.
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan (basically a long sugar chain) that your skin already makes on its own. In your skin, HA lives in the extracellular matrix and acts as the body's moisture reservoir.
Topically, HA is a humectant that binds water and helps skin look more plump, smooth, and hydrated.
The only catch is that HA isn't a single thing; it actually comes in a wide range of molecular weights (~50 - 2,000+ kDA) and size matters.
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
This is why the best HA serums blend the two sizes together so you get the best of both worlds.
The majority of cosmetic HA is produced by bacterial fermentation, typically using Streptococcus or Bacillus strains. Typical use levels in skincare sit around 0.1-2%.
A clinical study using a 0.2% low-molecular weight HA gel showed improvement in facial seborrheic dermatitis with excellent tolerance.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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
