This anti-aging serum is formulated around Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate and Ceramide Ng to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier.
This barrier-repair essence is formulated around Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
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Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Aspergillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCucumis Melo Phytoplacenta Extract
Skin ConditioningHuman Adipocyte Conditioned Media Extract
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Astaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ag
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Colloidal Gold
AntimicrobialGlutathione
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Nicotinamide Mononucleotide
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium PCA
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Arachis Hypogaea Oil
Skin Conditioning
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Aspergillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Cucumis Melo Phytoplacenta Extract, Human Adipocyte Conditioned Media Extract, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Astaxanthin, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Ag, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Sorbitol, Ascorbic Acid, Colloidal Gold, Glutathione, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Retinyl Palmitate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Nicotinamide Mononucleotide, Niacinamide, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium PCA, Butylene Glycol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Polysorbate 60, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Tropolone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sucrose Stearate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Phytosterols, Arachis Hypogaea Oil, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
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 GlycolGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate (GFF) is a byproduct of fermenting Galactomyces yeast (the same yeast traditionally used to brew sake, Japan's beloved rice wine).
Sake brewers have long been known for their remarkably youthful hands. This is what actually first sparked scientific interest in GFF's skin benefits.
GFF works by stimulating filaggrin production in the skin. Filaggrin is a protein that binds structural proteins in the outer skin layer together to form a tight barrier that shields against allergens, bacteria, and moisture loss.
It's also a key building block of our natural moisturizing factors (NMF), or the network of compounds that keep skin plump and hydrated.
By boosting filaggrin, GFF helps strengthen both our barrier and our skin's ability to retain moisture.
Beyond hydration, GFF has notable antioxidant properties that help protect against oxidative stress and UV-induced inflammation.
Research also suggests it may help regulate sebum and keratin production. This could be an interesting option for those concerned about oiliness or skin texture.
Fungal acne:
This ingredient doesn't contain fatty acids or oils that could feed Malassezia, and the yeast used to make it (Galactomyces) is a different genera of fungi from Malassezia. The presence of one doesn't stimulate the other.
However, there is a concern raised by some communities that this ingredient could trigger a reaction in people who are broadly sensitive to yeast/fungal-derived ingredients.
Learn more about Galactomyces Ferment FiltratePentylene Glycol (1,2-pentanediol) is a multitasking little diol with three main roles in a formula:
Research on alkanediols (the family pentylene glycol belongs to) show they work by disrupting microbial cell membranes. This disruption helps the primary preservative system in a product work more effectively at lower doses.
On the safety side, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe as used in current cosmetic practices + concentrations.
Typical use levels in a formula run about 1-5%.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolWater. 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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