What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
PEG-60
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethanolamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Callus Extract
Skin ProtectingEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Sprout
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-60, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Cellulose Gum, Betaine, Ubiquinone, Camellia Sinensis Callus Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Sprout, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Allantoin, 1,2-Hexanediol
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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
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan (basically a long sugar chain) that your skin already makes on its own. In your skin, HA lives in the extracellular matrix and acts as the body's moisture reservoir.
Topically, HA is a humectant that binds water and helps skin look more plump, smooth, and hydrated.
The only catch is that HA isn't a single thing; it actually comes in a wide range of molecular weights (~50 - 2,000+ kDA) and size matters.
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
This is why the best HA serums blend the two sizes together so you get the best of both worlds.
The majority of cosmetic HA is produced by bacterial fermentation, typically using Streptococcus or Bacillus strains. Typical use levels in skincare sit around 0.1-2%.
A clinical study using a 0.2% low-molecular weight HA gel showed improvement in facial seborrheic dermatitis with excellent tolerance.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidSnail 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.
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