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Key Ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Mineral Salts
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycereth-26, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycerin, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Mineral Salts, Tripeptide-3, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-2
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyquaternium-10
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyquaternium-6
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPPG-3 Caprylyl Ether
SolventC10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPiroctone Olamine
Preservative
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Propanediol
Solvent
Zinc PCA
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicTripeptide-13
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Avena Sativa Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Threonine
Leucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin Conditioning
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Alanine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Histidine
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Valine
MaskingPPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningMethionine
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Cystine
MaskingCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Tryptophan
MaskingCeramide As
Skin Conditioning
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Glycerin, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Lauryl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-10, Citric Acid, Sodium Salicylate, Pvp, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Trihydroxystearin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyquaternium-6, Sodium Citrate, PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether, C10-18 Triglycerides, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Dicaprylyl Ether, Sodium Metaphosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Piroctone Olamine, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Glyceryl Stearate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Propanediol, Zinc PCA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Biotin, Tripeptide-13, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Avena Sativa Peptide, Arginine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Threonine, Leucine, Proline, Aspartic Acid, Isoleucine, Glycine, Soluble Collagen, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phenylalanine, Alanine, Tyrosine, Lysine, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Histidine, Hyaluronic Acid, Caffeine, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Alcohol Denat., PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Valine, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Stearic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Methionine, Ceramide Ns, Cystine, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Tryptophan, Ceramide As
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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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinHyaluronic acid (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan (basically a long sugar chain) that your skin already makes on its own. In your skin, HA lives in the extracellular matrix and acts as the body's moisture reservoir.
Topically, HA is a humectant that binds water and helps skin look more plump, smooth, and hydrated.
The only catch is that HA isn't a single thing; it actually comes in a wide range of molecular weights (~50 - 2,000+ kDA) and size matters.
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
This is why the best HA serums blend the two sizes together so you get the best of both worlds.
The majority of cosmetic HA is produced by bacterial fermentation, typically using Streptococcus or Bacillus strains. Typical use levels in skincare sit around 0.1-2%.
A clinical study using a 0.2% low-molecular weight HA gel showed improvement in facial seborrheic dermatitis with excellent tolerance.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is hyaluronic acid (HA) that is broken down into lower molecular weight fragments.
It's a humectant that pulls and holds water in the skin to help with hydration, plumpness, and reduce transepidermal water loss.
Because hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid is smaller in size, it can slip past your outermost layer of skin more easily than full-sized HA.
Most formulations will combine all sizes to get the best of both worlds.
Typical usage levels range from 0.01-1%. Any percentage higher than 2% might become goopy and tacky.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidPanthenol 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 PanthenolPropanediol 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 PropanediolSodium 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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