What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMandelic Acid
AntimicrobialPropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingBetaine
HumectantPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingSalicylic Acid
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingSodium Benzoate
MaskingDisodium EDTA
EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Mandelic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hydroxide, Betaine, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Centella Asiatica Extract, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium 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