What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantTriethanolamine
BufferingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Honey Extract
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Mentha Citrata Leaf Extract
Astringent
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningFreesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialWater, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Oryza Sativa Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Dipropylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Adenosine, Parfum, Honey Extract, Butylene Glycol, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Mentha Citrata Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, 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.
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
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 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 CarbomerSodium 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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