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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower
Skin Conditioning
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Powder
Skin ConditioningStevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Powder
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBeta Vulgaris Root Powder
Antioxidant
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Chamomilla Recutita Flower, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Powder, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Powder, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Methylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Beta Vulgaris Root Powder, CI 16035, CI 77891
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Vaccinium Myrtillus Bud Extract
Antioxidant
Beta Vulgaris Root Juice
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWine
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citrus Grandis Seed Extract
Astringent
Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Bud Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Juice, Punica Granatum Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Wine, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Grandis Seed Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower 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.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the filtered, stabilized liquid pressed from the inner gel of the aloe vera leaf.
In cosmetics, it shows up as either soothing active or a water-replacement base. It is roughly 98-99% water and the last 1-2% is an interesting mix of polysaccharides, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes.
The polysaccharides do most of the work: they bind water at the skin surface for a light, non-greasy hydration boost. And one of the polysaccharides, glycomannan, is linked to fibroblast stimulation + collagen synthesis. This is also why aloe has such a long track record in wound and burn healing.
This ingredient is also calming with anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity, making it a great pick for sensitive, irritated, or post-sun skin.
Realistic expectations matter though; the solid evidence is mostly limited to hydration, soothing, and wound support. Deeper claims about anti-aging or sun protection are not well backed, and science reviews note it does not prevent radiation-induced skin injury.
Because it plays well with almost everything, it's commonly used as a base alongside other actives like niacinamide or vitamin C.
Typical usage concentrations range from 0.5% (where hydration benefits already show up) all the way to 90%+ (where it replaces water as the main base).
The safety for this ingredient is well-establish as well. Overall, this is a great supporting ingredient for those who want a boost in hydration.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceGlycerin (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 GlycerinSodium 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 Hyaluronate
