What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingSucrose Stearate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Allantoin, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Sucrose Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Swiftlet Nest Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Inonotus Obliquus Extract
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Polyglutamate
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Acetyl Tyrosine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningAdenosine Triphosphate
Skin ConditioningJojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters
Arginine
Masking
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Colloidal Gold
AntimicrobialHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
Astringent
Citrus Junos Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Glycereth-26, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Swiftlet Nest Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Ectoin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Inonotus Obliquus Extract, Trehalose, Sodium PCA, Sodium Polyglutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Acetyl Tyrosine, Proline, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Adenosine Triphosphate, Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters, Arginine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Copper Tripeptide-1, Colloidal Gold, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Caffeine, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, Citrus Junos Fruit Oil, Citrus Limon Peel 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.
Allantoin 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 AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
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. Stay hydrated!
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