What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOnsen-Sui
Urea
Buffering
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Dimethyl Sulfone
SolventMagnesium Sulfate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Silk Amino Acids
HumectantCalcium Chloride
AstringentPotassium Chloride
Protease
Exfoliating
Water, Onsen-Sui, Urea, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Propanediol, Beta-Glucan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Sodium Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Dimethyl Sulfone, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Silk Amino Acids, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Protease
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Betaine
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialWater, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Betaine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Trehalose, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
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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
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 GlycolPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPropanediol 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 PropanediolSodium 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!
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