This brightening serum is formulated around Niacinamide and 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots.
This calming ampoule is formulated around Centella Asiatica Extract to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier.
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Squalane
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentPanax Quinquefolius Root Extract
AstringentMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantSpinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Punica Granatum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Apium Graveolens Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Glucose
Humectant
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientCitrus Paradisi Peel Extract
Perfuming
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Extract
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingIsoamyl Cocoate
Sodium Phytate
ChelatingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Squalane, Jojoba Esters, Isoamyl Laurate, Saccharomyces Ferment, Glycerin, C14-22 Alcohols, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide AP, Retinol, Lactic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Panax Quinquefolius Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Triethyl Citrate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Punica Granatum Seed Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Apium Graveolens Seed Extract, Glucose, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Citrus Paradisi Peel Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Extract, Tocopherol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Lauroyl Lysine, Acacia Senegal Gum, Isoamyl Cocoate, Sodium Phytate, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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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