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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Raphanus Sativus Leaf Extract
HumectantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract
HumectantSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhytic Acid
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Panthenol, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Raphanus Sativus Leaf Extract, Adenosine, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Glyceryl Caprylate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phytic Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 AdenosineBetaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinWater. 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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