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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Squalane, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Adenosine, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Allantoin, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Glucose, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
C13-15 Alkane
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Nut Extract
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantGlutathione
Astaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningAdenosine Triphosphate
Skin ConditioningSuperoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHaberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPicea Mariana Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Dextran
Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Panthenyl Triacetate
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine Ferulate
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
CleansingBis(Cyano Butylacetate) Anthracenediylidene
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Oleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acetyl Tyrosine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Polyacrylamide
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, C13-15 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Butyrospermum Parkii Nut Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Gold, Glutathione, Astaxanthin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glucomannan, Adenosine Triphosphate, Superoxide Dismutase, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract, Picea Mariana Bark Extract, Dextran, Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3, Panthenyl Triacetate, Ethyl Linoleate, Plankton Extract, Arginine Ferulate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Bis(Cyano Butylacetate) Anthracenediylidene, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Trihydroxystearin, Tripeptide-1, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Tocopherol, Oleyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Tyrosine, Proline, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Yeast Extract, Sorbitol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Aminomethyl Propanol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate, Hydrated Silica, Polyacrylamide, Diisostearyl Malate, Citric Acid, 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Carbomer, Parfum
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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
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin (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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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 Water
