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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Collagen Extract 36%
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Acetylated Hydrogenated Vegetable Glyceride
EmollientHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Collagen
Moisturising
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Collagen Extract 36%, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Acetylated Hydrogenated Vegetable Glyceride, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Niacinamide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Collagen, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Synthetic Beeswax, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Caramel, Gluconolactone, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Adenosine, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientSucrose Stearate
EmollientWater
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialDisodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Sucrose Stearate, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Carbomer, Betaine, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Panthenol, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Adenosine, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Hyaluronic Acid
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 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 Water
