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Ingredients Side-by-side
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantTriethanolamine
BufferingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin ConditioningTropolone
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Snail Secretion Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Triethanolamine, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Tropolone, Copper Tripeptide-1, Allantoin, Panthenol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
SolventGlycereth-26
HumectantBetaine
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantSodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTrehalose
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningSea Water
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningMethyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningHizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingGelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
AntioxidantSea Salt
AbrasiveCynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Carbomer, Trehalose, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Sea Water, Panthenol, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Maltodextrin, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Sea Salt, Cynanchum Atratum 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.
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 GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (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 GlycerinPanthenol 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 PanthenolSodium 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