This anti-aging serum is formulated around Copper Tripeptide-1 and Ceramide NP to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier.
This hydrating toner is formulated around Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate to hydrate skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-40
HumectantHydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
CleansingLecithin
Emollient
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantRose Flower Oil
Masking
Pisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningCupressus Sempervirens Leaf Oil
Masking
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Glucosamine Hcl
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil
Masking
Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil
Astringent
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl PCA
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, PEG-40, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Sorbitol, Proline, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Gluceth-20, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Lecithin, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Rose Flower Oil, Pisum Sativum Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Glucosamine Hcl, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Glycerin, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Disodium EDTA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl PCA, Phenoxyethanol
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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 GlycolPhenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolWater. 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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