This hydrating emulsion is formulated around Squalane to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
This brightening treatment is formulated around Niacinamide and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate to brighten dull-looking skin and calm redness.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Squalane
Emollient
Soymilk Isoflavones
Antioxidant
Milk Ferment
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCyclodextrin
AbsorbentStearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Soy Protein Phthalate
EmollientGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Honey
Humectant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Water
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Yogurt Powder
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethanolamine
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Collagen
Moisturising
Glutathione
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Water, Water, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Yogurt Powder, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Collagen, Glutathione, Carbomer, Allantoin, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, CI 77891, CI 16255
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 GlycolCarbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
Learn more about CarbomerWater. 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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