What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningInonotus Obliquus Extract
Skin ConditioningRhaponticum Carthamoides Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRhodiola Rosea Extract
EmollientSelaginella Lepidophylla Extract
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Trehalose
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cocos Nucifera Water, Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract, Inonotus Obliquus Extract, Rhaponticum Carthamoides Root Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Extract, Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Sulfite, Trehalose, Potassium Sorbate, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Maltodextrin, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Phytate
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coptis Japonica Extract
AntimicrobialVigna Radiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlycyrrhizic Acid
HumectantParfum
Masking
Water, Methylpropanediol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Octyldodeceth-16, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phytate, Dipropylene Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Coptis Japonica Extract, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Phosphatidylcholine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water, Hyaluronic Acid, Madecassoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Asiaticoside, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycyrrhizic 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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
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 preservatives
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSodium 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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