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Ingredients Side-by-side
Sea Water 66.01%
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantBetaine
Humectant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Salicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSea Water 66.01%, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Betaine, Ectoin, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Adenosine, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin
Bambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Raffinose
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Hizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningSargassum Fulvellum Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract
Guaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventOleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Bambusa Vulgaris Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Niacinamide, Raffinose, Panthenol, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Fructooligosaccharides, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Dna, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Guaiazulene, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Oleyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineButylene 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 GlycolThis ingredient is also known as green caviar or sea grape extract. It comes from the Caulerpa Lentillifera seaweed.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinLaminaria Japonica Extract comes from a kelp more commonly known as 'sweet kelp'. It is commonly eaten in Japan, Korea, and China.
Sweet kelp is a humectant and helps hydrate your skin. Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin.
Studies show Laminaria Japonica has antioxidant compounds. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging. Kelp also contains magnesium and zinc, making it great for calming inflammation and redness.
Learn more about Laminaria Japonica ExtractPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
