What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Methylpropanediol
SolventPropylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Tromethamine
BufferingOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCastanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
C11-13 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Methylpropanediol, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Polyglycerin-3, 1,2-Hexanediol, C14-22 Alcohols, Tromethamine, Oryza Sativa Extract, Sodium Dna, Panthenol, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Gluconolactone, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Ceramide NP, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Copper Tripeptide-1, Allantoin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Propanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Malt Extract, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Trideceth-6, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Sodium Phytate, C11-13 Isoparaffin, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root 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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium DNA is an emerging anti-aging ingredient.
It is created by taking deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and purifying it with sodium hydroxide.
The DNA is extracted from several different animal sources, including: calf thymus, the gonadic tissue of a male sturgeon, or herring / salmon sperm.
You have probably seen this ingredient in anti-aging skincare. But what is it?
DNA is composed of nucleotides, or chemical building blocks. Nucleotides include adenine (A), thymine (T), guanine (G), and cytosine (C). Talk about a flashback to biology! Nucleosides are formed from these nucleotides.
The science behind Sodium DNA is based on an ingredient called Polydeoxyribonucleotide or PDRN.
PDRN are DNA fragments mainly extracted from the sperm cells of trout or salmon. Meaning, PDRN can be derived from Sodium DNA.
PDRN consists of chains of nucleotides and nucleosides mentioned above. They can range anywhere from 80 - 2000 pairs.
Studies show PDRN has the following properties:
Most of the research on PDRN has been done using injectable forms. That’s important, because PDRN is a large molecule and doesn’t absorb well through the skin. So if you’re applying it topically, the effects are likely to be much milder.
Still, topical Sodium DNA is emerging as a trendy anti-aging ingredient. It’s generally well-tolerated and offers good biocompatibility with human skin, making it a low-risk addition to most routines.
Further studies are needed to truly confirm this ingredients anti-aging ability (Remember, retinol has decades of research!).
Sodium DNA may be sourced from fish, animal tissue, or plants. Since this isn’t always disclosed, we recommend asking the brand directly if the ingredient’s origin is important to you.
Learn more about Sodium DnaWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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