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Key Ingredients
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Hydrolyzed Collagen 95%
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycereth-26
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Glycerin
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
Astringent
Borago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWine Extract
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentFragaria Vesca Leaf Extract
AstringentEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Morus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Rubus Coreanus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
Astringent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
CI 16185
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen 95%, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glycerin, Adenosine, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Wine Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Rubus Coreanus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, CI 16185, Ethylhexylglycerin
Collagen Water 62.94%
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycereth-26
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide 5%
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingDiethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventInositol
Humectant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingSodium DNA 0.05%
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract 0.05%
Masking
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Lecithin
Emollient
Potassium Laurate
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Benzyl Glycol
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Polylactic Acid
Abrasive
Acetyl Hexapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-11
Sh-Polypeptide-22
Skin Conditioning
Collagen Water 62.94%, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Water, Niacinamide 5%, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trehalose, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Inositol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octyldodeceth-16, Sodium DNA 0.05%, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract 0.05%, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Octyldodecanol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Cyanocobalamin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Lecithin, Potassium Laurate, Tocopherol, Benzyl Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Resveratrol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Polylactic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Silica, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-2, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Raspberry Ketone, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Sh-Polypeptide-22
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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
Adenosine is a purine nucleoside that your body already makes in every cell. In skincare, it acts mainly as a skin conditioning and anti-aging agent.
The way it works is fairly well mapped out:
Your skin has cells called fibroblasts that build collagen (the stuff that keeps skin firm and smooth). Adenosine basically flips a switch on these cells that tells them to get to work making more collagen and other proteins. These cells slow down on their own as skin ages, so Adenosine helps give them a little nudge to keep going.
The clinical backing is pretty solid too.
A blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 126 women aged 45-65 tested a 0.1% cream twice daily and found real improvements in crow's feet and frown lines using a precise 3D skin-mapping technique; these changes showed up by week 3 and held at 2 months.
A later study using Adenosine-loaded dissolving microneedle patches reported gains in wrinkle depth, dermal density, elasticity, and hydration.
On concentrations, South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has set 0.04% as the approved functional anti-wrinkle level. You'll typically see this ingredient used somewhere in the 0.04-0.1% range since it works at low doses.
This ingredient has been found safe for cosmetics with the data showing no irritation or sensitization.
Overall, this is a great ingredient for any anti-aging routine and has no photosensitizing effect, so it suits both AM and PM use.
Learn more about AdenosineButylene 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 GlycolCaprylyl 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 GlycolDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycereth-26 is a synthetic ingredient and polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin. Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin and helps keep your skin moisturized.
It is a humectant and helps add texture to products. It can make your product thicker.
As a humectant, it helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps your skin stay hydrated.
Learn more about Glycereth-26Glycerin (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 GlycerinWater. 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 Water
