What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Artemisia Montana Leaf Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Montana Leaf Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Sinensis Fiber, Hyaluronic Acid, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Maris Sal
Skin ConditioningSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Maris Sal, Sodium Levulinate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Sodium Anisate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the filtered, stabilized liquid pressed from the inner gel of the aloe vera leaf.
In cosmetics, it shows up as either soothing active or a water-replacement base. It is roughly 98-99% water and the last 1-2% is an interesting mix of polysaccharides, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes.
The polysaccharides do most of the work: they bind water at the skin surface for a light, non-greasy hydration boost. And one of the polysaccharides, glycomannan, is linked to fibroblast stimulation + collagen synthesis. This is also why aloe has such a long track record in wound and burn healing.
This ingredient is also calming with anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity, making it a great pick for sensitive, irritated, or post-sun skin.
Realistic expectations matter though; the solid evidence is mostly limited to hydration, soothing, and wound support. Deeper claims about anti-aging or sun protection are not well backed, and science reviews note it does not prevent radiation-induced skin injury.
Because it plays well with almost everything, it's commonly used as a base alongside other actives like niacinamide or vitamin C.
Typical usage concentrations range from 0.5% (where hydration benefits already show up) all the way to 90%+ (where it replaces water as the main base).
The safety for this ingredient is well-establish as well. Overall, this is a great supporting ingredient for those who want a boost in hydration.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceHyaluronic 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 Acid
