This brightening moisturizer is formulated around 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid and Ascorbic Acid to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots.
This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Panthenol to strengthen the skin barrier and calm redness.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientEthylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Glycol Palmitate
Emulsifying
Ethyl Aspartate
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Disiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Asparagus Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlucose
Humectant
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Methyl Benzophenone
Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Glycol Palmitate, Ethyl Aspartate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cyclomethicone, Disiloxane, Alcohol, Asparagus Officinalis Extract, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Glucose, Isopropyl Alcohol, Methyl Benzophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
PEG-50 Shea Butter
Emulsifying
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingErythritol
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
ChelatingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Spica Flower Oil
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOzonized Olive Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingOrange Roughy Oil
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingAsiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Butter Extract
Emollient
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Niacinamide, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, PEG-50 Shea Butter, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Squalane, Carbomer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Sodium Carbomer, Erythritol, Trehalose, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Adenosine, Lavandula Spica Flower Oil, Xanthan Gum, Ozonized Olive Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Orange Roughy Oil, Madecassoside, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Asiaticoside, Malt Extract, Asiatic Acid, Butter Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract, Ceramide AP, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Linoleic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Linolenic Acid
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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
Xanthan 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
