This barrier-repair serum is formulated around Rosa Canina Fruit Oil and Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Sodium DNA and Centella Asiatica Extract to strengthen the skin barrier and soften the look of wrinkles.
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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolyglyceryl-6 Stearate
EmollientEthylhexyl Pelargonate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPolyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion StabilisingSphingomonas Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningIris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingCucumis Melo Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialDisodium EDTA
ChelatingAcetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialBacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract
AntioxidantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantMadecassoside
AntioxidantAsiaticoside
AntioxidantAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin ConditioningSh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin ConditioningSh-Polypeptide-1
Skin ConditioningSh-Polypeptide-11
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin ConditioningWater, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Ethylhexyl Pelargonate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Lecithin, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cellulose Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Cucumis Melo Seed Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Disodium EDTA, Acetyl Glutamine, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Sh-Polypeptide-9
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientSqualane
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantTrimethyl Pentaphenyl Trisiloxane
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingSodium DNA
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingTapioca Starch
Sodium Chloride
MaskingTrehalose
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
ChelatingBiosaccharide Gum-1
HumectantMadecassoside
AntioxidantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientBeta-Sitosterol
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingTriisopropanolamine
BufferingTocopherol
AntioxidantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningZinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
HumectantLecithin
EmollientSodium Phosphate
BufferingOligopeptide-1
Skin ConditioningSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin ConditioningSh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin ConditioningSh-Polypeptide-1
Skin ConditioningSh-Polypeptide-10
Skin ConditioningSh-Polypeptide-11
Sh-Polypeptide-3
Skin ConditioningSh-Polypeptide-59
Skin ConditioningSh-Polypeptide-9
Skin ConditioningWater, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Squalane, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Trimethyl Pentaphenyl Trisiloxane, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Sodium DNA, Panthenol, Sorbitol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tapioca Starch, Sodium Chloride, Trehalose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Madecassoside, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Beta-Sitosterol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Triisopropanolamine, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Sodium Phosphate, Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-10, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Sh-Polypeptide-3, Sh-Polypeptide-59, Sh-Polypeptide-9
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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
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinHydrogenated Polydecene is a synthetic emollient. It forms a non-occlusive film on the skin's surface to provide a silky feel without being greasy.
In vivo studies in volunteers with atopic and dry skin showed no irritation or intolerance. The volunteers also saw a positive effect in dryness, scaling, and roughness after 28 days of use.
Concentrations up to 100% in guinea pig tests found it to be non-sensitizing and completely safe for use in cosmetics.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolydeceneLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of phospholipids.
Thanks to its amphiphilic structure (water-loving head and oil-loving tail), it is a true multitasker:
It plays well with most ingredients and is typically used at 0.1-1%. However, concentrations up to 50% have been reported in moisturizers.
Learn more about LecithinMadecassoside is one of four active compounds found in Centella asiatica and is one of the main reasons Centella is so effective at calming irritated skin and supporting the moisture barrier.
There's a solid body of peer-reviewed research backing Madecassoside for several skin benefits. Studies have found:
Madecassoside pairs well with other hydrating or antioxidant ingredients like Ascorbic Acid or Hyaluronic Acid.
Learn more about Madecassosidesh-Oligopeptide-1 is a peptide found naturally in our bodies. Peptides are the building blocks for collagen and elastin in our skin.
In cosmetics, this ingredient is bioengineered to be identical to a human gene that codes for epidermal growth factor (EGF). EGF are signal molecules that simulate cell growth and healing.
Studies find EGF help with:
In South Korea and China, EGF is considered a controversial ingredient. The South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has cracked down on companies with products including EGF due to false advertisement claims.
According to Dr. Zoe Draelos, growth factors have some drawbacks:
There is also controversy surrounding growth factors. The controversy is due to their mitogenic activity, or their ability to increase the number of cells. It is best to avoid using growth factors if you have psoriasis or are at risk of skin cancer. However, it should be noted EGF are not mutagenic - meaning they will not cause cancer.
Learn more about Sh-Oligopeptide-1This peptide has similar properties to Sh-Oligopeptide-1.
In cosmetics, this ingredient is bioengineered to be identical to a human gene that codes for epidermal growth factor (EGF). EGF are signal molecules that simulate cell growth and healing.
There is also controversy surrounding EGF. The controversy is due to their mitogenic activity, or their ability to increase the number of cells. It is best to avoid using growth factors if you have psoriasis or are at risk of skin cancer. However, it should be noted EGF are not mutagenic - meaning they will not cause cancer.
Learn more about Sh-Oligopeptide-2Sh-Polypeptide-1 is a signal peptide that tells our cells to create more fibroblast cells. Fibroblasts maintain skin structure and plays a role in wound healing.
It is important to note this ingredient is mitogenic and not mutagenic. Meaning it will stimulate cell multiplication, and will not cause cancer.
Sh-Polypeptide-11 is a signal protein that tells our skin to create more fibroblast cells. Fibroblasts maintain skin structure and plays a role in wound healing.
It is important to note this ingredient is mitogenic and not mutagenic. Meaning it will stimulate cell multiplication, and will not cause cancer.
Sh-Polypeptide-9 is a signal peptide that tells our body to create more blood vessels.
It is important to note, this ingredient is mitogenic and not mutagenic. Meaning it will stimulate cell multiplication, and will not cause cancer.
Jojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fungal acne: The Malassezia yeast is known to metabolize fatty acids in the C11-24 range and jojoba's dominant fatty acid components fall into this range. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilWater. 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!
Learn more about Water