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Ingredients Side-by-side
Citrus Junos Fruit Water
Masking
Glycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Water
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment
Skin ConditioningCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDextrin
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Citrus Junos Fruit Water, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Water, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Isopentyldiol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Betaine, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Ectoin, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Lactococcus Ferment, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Collagen Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Dextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Sodium Polyacrylate
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Mannitol
Humectant
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Milt Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic ColorantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Calcium Pantothenate
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Dna
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Polyglycerin-3, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Mannitol, Sodium Dna, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Zea Mays Starch, Milt Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mica, Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Adenosine, Parfum, Biosaccharide Gum-1, CI 77492, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tranexamic Acid, Calcium Pantothenate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Dna, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
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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.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, commonly known as Argireline or Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, is a popular peptide in skincare. Itās often referred to as a āBotox-likeā ingredient because it helps reduce muscle movement.
By relaxing these micro-movements, Argireline may help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. That said, itās not as powerful as Botox, and research on its long-term effectiveness is still limited.
Beyond smoothing, Argireline may also support collagen production. Collagen is the protein that helps keep your skin firm, bouncy, and well-hydrated by strengthening the skin barrier.
So while Argireline isnāt a miracle fix, it can be a helpful addition to a routine focused on both prevention and skin health.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Butylene 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 or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinSodium 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
