This hydrating serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Rice Ferment Filtrate to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
This hydrating essence is formulated around Snail Secretion Filtrate and Allantoin to hydrate skin and calm redness.
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What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Mannitol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Tromethamine
BufferingSqualane
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Extensin
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Mannitol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Carbomer, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Synthetic Wax, Tromethamine, Squalane, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Parfum, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Disodium EDTA, Lactobacillus Ferment, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Stearic Acid, Hydrolyzed Extensin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Palmitic Acid, Tocopherol
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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
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 GlycolCarbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
Learn more about CarbomerPanthenol 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 PanthenolWater. 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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