This anti-aging toner is formulated around Niacinamide and Adenosine to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin.
This hydrating essence is formulated around Snail Secretion Filtrate and Allantoin to hydrate skin and calm redness.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingLinalool
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Parfum, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Limonene, Xanthan Gum, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Linalool, 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 CarbomerWater. 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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