What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Alcohol Denat., Pvp, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Lecithin, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Phosphate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
