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Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantCetearyl Olivate
Propanediol
SolventButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningJojoba Esters
EmollientHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantBetula Alba Juice
AstringentSqualane
EmollientSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Malt Extract
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingC18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
AntioxidantC12-18 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningPinus Pinaster Bark Extract
AntioxidantBiosaccharide Gum-1
HumectantSnail Secretion Filtrate, Water, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Propanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Jojoba Esters, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Betula Alba Juice, Squalane, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sorbitan Isostearate, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Tromethamine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Synthetic Beeswax, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, C12-18 Acid Triglyceride, Phytosterols, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1
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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.
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 preservatives
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 GlycolCarbomer 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.
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 FiltrateSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate