This smoothing serum is formulated around Gluconolactone and Niacinamide to refine skin texture.
This brightening serum is formulated around Ascorbic Acid and Salicylic Acid to brighten dull-looking skin and soften the look of wrinkles.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Lactate
Buffering
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventTromethamine
BufferingLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentPropanediol
Solvent
Pectin
Emulsion StabilisingSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSphingomonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentAcrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningProtease
Exfoliating
Calcium Chloride
AstringentCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHydrolyzed DNA
Skin ConditioningWater, Betaine, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Lactate, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Tromethamine, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caffeine, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Dextrin, Propanediol, Pectin, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Cyclodextrin, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Acer Saccharum Extract, Protease, Calcium Chloride, Ceramide NP, Glutathione, Polyglutamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydrolyzed DNA
Water
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPolysilicone-11
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingLaureth-7
EmulsifyingPEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emulsifying
Poloxamer 338
EmulsifyingPolyacrylamide
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Ascorbic Acid, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Potassium Hydroxide, Polysilicone-11, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Silica, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Laureth-7, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Poloxamer 338, Polyacrylamide, Sorbitan Laurate, Xanthan Gum, Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Salicylic Acid, Parfum
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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 GlycolGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is a well-known ingredient for treating skin that struggles with acne and clogged pores. It exfoliates both the skin's surface and deep within the pores to help clear out buildup, control oil, and reduce inflammation.
Unlike AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids), salicylic acid is oil-soluble. This allows it to penetrate into pores which makes it especially effective for treating blackheads and preventing future breakouts.
Salicylic acid is also known for its soothing properties. It has a similar structure to aspirin and can calm inflamed or irritated skin, making it a good option for acne-prone skin that is also sensitive.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing this ingredient into your routine.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun sensitivity, it’s still important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your skin.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidWater. 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 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
