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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Retinol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Allantoin, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Levulinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium PCA, Water, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (SAP) is a water-soluble form of Vitamin C. It is the salt of ascorbic acid.
This ingredient is commonly used in skincare because it's more formulation-stable while still offering the same benefits as pure ascorbic acid. Ascorbic acid is notorious for breaking down when exposed to sunlight and oxygen whereas SAP has been shown to be more stable.
Studies show SAP has anti-acne and antioxidant benefits. One study found 5% of SAP lotion to be an effective ingredient for treating acne vulgaris. This is because research shows that SAP may help control acne by reducing acne-causing bacteria and slowing the oxidation of skin oils caused by UV exposure.
In addition to acne, vitamin C is important for skin structure. Lab studies suggest SAP may support collagen production in skin cells, making it a great ingredient in anti-aging routines.
Vitamin C has many benefits: it helps reduce redness, improve skin texture, fade the appearance of dark spots, and brighten the skin.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphateSodium 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!
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