What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium PCA
Humectant
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Collagen
Moisturising
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Gellan Gum
Actinidia Chinensis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingCI 14720
Cosmetic ColorantCI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantNiacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium PCA, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Collagen, DMDM Hydantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Gellan Gum, Actinidia Chinensis Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Pentylene Glycol, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, CI 14720, CI 47005
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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.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinPhenoxyethanol 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.
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