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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
Humectant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHaberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Bioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Inonotus Obliquus Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Diphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Gellan Gum
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xylitol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Lactobacillus Ferment, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Tranexamic Acid, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Bioflavonoids, T-Butyl Alcohol, Ferulic Acid, Inonotus Obliquus Extract, Tocopherol, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Polysorbate 20, Boron Nitride, Sclerotium Gum, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycine Soja Oil, Gellan Gum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Magnesium Sulfate, Retinol, Gold, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, BHT, Beta-Carotene, Ceramide NP
Panax Ginseng Root Water
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Trehalose
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Phellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panax Ginseng Root Water, Water, Butylene Glycol, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Trehalose, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Malt Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Adenosine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, 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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineButylene 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 GlycolDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan 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
