What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningCoptis Chinensis Root Extract
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentTocopherol
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPorphyra Tenera Extract
Skin ConditioningFagus Sylvatica Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningDictyopteris Membranacea Extract
Antioxidant
Allium Sativum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Coreanus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMirabilis Jalapa Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingSepiolite
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentMorus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Rhus Semialata Gall Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Inonotus Obliquus Extract
Skin ConditioningAnnona Cherimola Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCorthellus Shiitake Extract
Skin ProtectingPiper Nigrum Seed Extract
RefreshingSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingRose Extract
Skin ConditioningSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Snail Secretion Filtrate, Niacinamide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Butylene Glycol, Synthetic Wax, Phenoxyethanol, Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Adenosine, Tropolone, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Panthenol, Glycerin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Dextrin, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Beta-Glucan, Copper Tripeptide-1, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract, Porphyra Tenera Extract, Fagus Sylvatica Seed Extract, Dictyopteris Membranacea Extract, Allium Sativum Bulb Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract, Rubus Coreanus Fruit Extract, Mirabilis Jalapa Seed Extract, Sepiolite, Charcoal Powder, Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Rhus Semialata Gall Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Inonotus Obliquus Extract, Annona Cherimola Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Corthellus Shiitake Extract, Piper Nigrum Seed Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Rose Extract, Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Lecithin
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Retinol, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Polysorbate 20, Alcohol, Lecithin, 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 (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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 FiltrateWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
