What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Bacillus
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethylene Glycol
Masking
Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, Azelaic Acid, Maltodextrin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bacillus, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Metabisulfite, Phenoxyethanol, Triethylene Glycol
PEG-2 Distearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Parfum
Masking
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sodium Phytate
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
PEG-2 Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diisostearyl Malate, Sodium Hyaluronate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Panthenol, Cetyl Alcohol, Squalane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Arbutin, Xanthan Gum, Synthetic Beeswax, Parfum, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Phytate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol, Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin
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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
Sodium 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 HyaluronateXanthan 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
