What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Snail Secretion Filtrate Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
AntimicrobialCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSnail Secretion Filtrate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBee Venom
AstringentLeontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
AntioxidantHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSoluble Collagen
HumectantArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
HumectantAdenosine
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningCollagen Amino Acids
MoisturisingHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Morinda Citrifolia Extract
AstringentPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSoluble Proteoglycan
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingWater, Saccharomyces/Snail Secretion Filtrate Ferment Filtrate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Bee Venom, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Soluble Collagen, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Trehalose, Adenosine, Panthenol, Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Collagen Amino Acids, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Morinda Citrifolia Extract, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Soluble Proteoglycan, Citric Acid
Propolis Extract
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialWater
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Water
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Betaine
HumectantHoney Extract
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicLawsonia Inermis Flower/Fruit/Leaf Extract
MaskingOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningBee Venom
AstringentTocopherol
AntioxidantPropolis Extract, Methylpropanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Betaine, Honey Extract, Xanthan Gum, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Phenoxyethanol, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Lawsonia Inermis Flower/Fruit/Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Allantoin, Bee Venom, Tocopherol
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
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineAllantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinBee venom comes from bees (of course!).
There are many claims about bee venom being anti-aging. It is often called "natural botox". This is because it causes inflammation and tightening when applied to the skin. However, further studies are needed to look into the benefits of this ingredient.
Bee venom contains peptides, amino acids, and enzymes. It's main peptide is called melittin. Bee venom and its components are being studied for their antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.
While cosmetics usually do not contain enough bee venom to cause an allergic reaction (unless you have an extreme allergy), we recommend you speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Being cruelty-free means a brand does not experiment on animals.
If you're worried about the well-being of the bees, we recommend looking more into the company of the product.
Since bee venom is a product from bees, it is not considered vegan. However, there is much debate about this and many brands claim their bee products to be vegan.
Here at SkinSort, we are asking everyone to be kind to bees. They are important for many ecosystems and are endangered.
Learn more about Bee VenomButylene 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 GlycolWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum