What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Gluconate
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Diphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sucrose
Humectant
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Isopentyldiol, Niacinamide, Methyl Gluceth-20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Beta-Glucan, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sucrose, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Sodium Dna, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Hyaluronic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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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.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
Squalane is the hydrogenated and shelf-stable form of squalene (a lipid that naturally occurs in human sebum).
It is an emollient and skin conditioning agent that is able to integrate seamlessly into the skin's lipid barrier without clogging pores.
This is due to how structurally similar it is to what your skin already produces.
Though it is mostly an emollient that helps soften and hydrate skin, it also has some humectant and occlusive action. Humectants help the skin retain moisture while occlusives seal it in, making squalane a triple-threat moisturizer.
Research shows it has antioxidant capabilities that help protect against stressors like UV exposure, specifically UVA induced oxidative stress. This study also found that it supports collagen biosynthesis in human dermal fibroblasts.
No clinical study has reported significant adverse effects and irritation reactions are very rare from this ingredient (even at 100% concentration).
Overall, it's a fantastic ingredient for hydration and is suitable for all skin types.
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Though squalane is often called an oil, itās technically not one. It is a hydrocarbon, meaning it is only made of carbon and hydrogen. True oils are triglycerides and made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term āoil-freeā isnāt regulated so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
Squalane has a comedogenic rating of 1 from the original 1972 study that tested raw ingredients under occlusion on rabbit ears. This system is not standardized or peer-reviewed, and using the raw ingredients is very different from how diluted cosmetic formulations are used on human skin.
A comedogenic rating of 1 means it is "unlikely to clog pores" according to the original rating system.
The overall formula of a product matters more than the individual ingredients on whether or not it will cause clogged pores.
Learn more about SqualaneWater. 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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