What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether
Skin ConditioningDiglycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium Succinate
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSuccinic Acid
BufferingSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Lactococcus/Hyaluronic Acid Ferment Filtrate
Water, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether, Diglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium Succinate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Succinic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Lactococcus/Hyaluronic Acid Ferment Filtrate
Paraffinum Liquidum 6.25%
Emollient
Myristyl Myristate 4%
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol 3.2%
Emollient
Dimethicone 3%
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate 2%
Skin ConditioningPolyhydroxystearic Acid 1%
Emulsifying
Triethylhexanoin 0.75%
MaskingMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil 0.5%
Emollient
Glycerin 8%
Humectant
Butylene Glycol 5.33%
Humectant
PEG-75 1%
HumectantTrehalose 0.5%
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate 0.1%
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate 2%
Emollient
Methylparaben 0.21%
Preservative
Propylparaben 0.1%
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol 0.01%
Preservative
Disodium EDTA 0.1%
Xanthan Gum 0.1%
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water 100%
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum 6.25%, Myristyl Myristate 4%, Behenyl Alcohol 3.2%, Dimethicone 3%, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate 2%, Polyhydroxystearic Acid 1%, Triethylhexanoin 0.75%, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil 0.5%, Glycerin 8%, Butylene Glycol 5.33%, PEG-75 1%, Trehalose 0.5%, Sodium Hyaluronate 0.1%, Glyceryl Stearate 2%, Methylparaben 0.21%, Propylparaben 0.1%, Phenoxyethanol 0.01%, Disodium EDTA 0.1%, Xanthan Gum 0.1%, Arginine, Tocopherol, Water 100%
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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.
Butylene 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 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 EDTAPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium 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!
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