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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Water
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ginsenosides
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Laurylpyridinium Chloride
AntimicrobialAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus/Licorice Root Extract Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract Ferment Filtrate
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus/Houttuynia Cordata Leaf Extract Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Extract Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract Ferment Filtrate
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus/Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract Ferment Filtrate
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus/Pueraria Lobata Root Extract Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Leaf Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Citrate
BufferingEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Panax Ginseng Root Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Ginsenosides, Glycereth-26, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysorbate 80, Propanediol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Laurylpyridinium Chloride, Allantoin, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Nonapeptide-1, Dipeptide-2, Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Licorice Root Extract Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Houttuynia Cordata Leaf Extract Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Extract Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Pueraria Lobata Root Extract Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus, Saccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Leaf Ferment Filtrate, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Citrate, Ectoin, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citric Acid, Malt Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Riboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantArbutin
Antioxidant
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Calcium Pantothenate
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Silica
Abrasive
Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 60, Propanediol, Bisabolol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ceramide NP, Riboflavin, Arbutin, Thiamine Hcl, Panthenol, Zinc PCA, Ferulic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Maltodextrin, Calcium Pantothenate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Silica
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
