This hydrating serum is formulated around Beta-Glucan and Copper Tripeptide-1 to hydrate skin and soften the look of wrinkles.
This hydrating serum is formulated around Beta-Glucan and Adenosine to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Acer Saccharum Sap
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/Tetradecanedioate
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Trehalose
Humectant
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTriticum Vulgare Flour Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Zea Mays Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Grifola Frondosa Extract
Skin ConditioningCordyceps Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Poria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningAgaricus Blazei Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningGanoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin Protecting
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Raffinose
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Fructan
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Triethanolamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
ChelatingParfum
Masking
Acer Saccharum Sap, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/Tetradecanedioate, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Alcohol, Trehalose, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Beta-Glucan, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Triticum Vulgare Flour Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Zea Mays Germ Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Grifola Frondosa Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Agaricus Blazei Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Phenyl Trimethicone, Copper Tripeptide-1, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Niacinamide, Raffinose, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Glycosyl Trehalose, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Squalane, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Allantoin, Fructan, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, 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
Beta-Glucan is a soluble polysaccharide (a chain of glucose sugars) sourced from the cells walls of oats, baker's yeast, mushrooms, and seaweed.
It's a rare ingredient that pulls double-duty as a heavy-duty hydrator and skin-soothing repair agent.
On the surface, it acts as a humectant that holds water in place and reduces moisture loss for a plumper, smoother feel, while its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties make it a great pick for calming redness or sensitive skin
The more interesting story is underneath:
Despite its large molecular size, oat beta-glucan has been shown to penetrate the epidermis and reach the dermis by slipping between skin cells. Here, it interacts with fibroblasts and macrophages to nudge collagen synthesis and support wound repair.
A small 2005 split-face clinical study of 27 subjects found topical beta-glucan produced measurable reductions in wrinkle depth, height, and roughness after 8 weeks of use.
It is worth noting the trial was small and the penetration testing used frozen, irradiated skin so the anti-aging data is encouraging rather than definitive.
This ingredient gets along with pretty much everything and is typically used around 0.1-1%.
Fungal acne: This ingredient is not a food source for the Malassezia yeast because it is a glucose polysaccharide with no fatty acid or ester component.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanButylene 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 GlycolCarbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
Learn more about CarbomerGlycerin (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 GlycerinWater. 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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