What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningArbutin
Antioxidant
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientPEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sea Water
HumectantEthylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSnail Secretion Filtrate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Alcohol, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Arbutin, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Sea Water, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture, Xanthan Gum
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lactose
HumectantCellulose
AbsorbentHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingJojoba Esters
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
PEG-90m
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Nobilis Peel Extract
Masking
Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Snail Secretion Filtrate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactose, Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Jojoba Esters, CI 77491, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Carbomer, Arginine, PEG-90m, Xanthan Gum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Trideceth-6, Centella Asiatica Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Squalane, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Betaine, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Snail Secretion Filtrate is the excretion from snails. It is an effective moisturizer and promotes collagen production.
A popular nickname for this ingredient is 'Snail Mucin'.
Snail mucin has numerous skin benefits:
On top of this, Snail Secretion Filtrate contains a variety of vitamins and minerals. These include copper peptides, Vitamin A, and vitamin E. Vitamins A and E are antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals that damage skin cells.
Being cruelty-free means a brand does not experiment on animals.
If you're worried about the well-being of the snails, we recommend looking more into the company of the product. Many brands have developed humane methods to collect snail mucin.
There is much debate on this subject. On one hand, this ingredient comes from an animal. On the other hand, many will argue the ingredient is naturally secreted (like a natural by-product) and therefore vegan. If you have reservations, you can look into Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate or Centella Asiatica Extract as alternatives.
Learn more about Snail Secretion FiltrateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
