This smoothing ampoule is formulated around Centella Asiatica Extract and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 to refine skin texture and soften the look of wrinkles.
This pore-care serum is formulated around Niacinamide to refine the look of pores and balance excess oil.
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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 ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
PEG-32
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientMilk Protein Extract
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Ceteareth-6 Olivate
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDecylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Totarol
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Carrageenan
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water
TonicEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
Emollient
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract
TonicSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Fructan
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Masking
Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningIris Versicolor Extract
EmollientFreesia Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNarcissus Pseudo-Narcissus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentCalcium Pantothenate
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningTripropylene Glycol
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-20
HumectantHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingMethylparaben
Preservative
Glutathione
Disodium EDTA
Silica
Abrasive
Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, PEG-32, Dipropylene Glycol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Milk Protein Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Ceteareth-6 Olivate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Decylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Totarol, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Parfum, Dimethiconol, Adenosine, Carrageenan, 1,2-Hexanediol, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Fructan, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Royal Jelly Extract, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Iris Versicolor Extract, Freesia Alba Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Narcissus Pseudo-Narcissus Flower Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Biotin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Calcium Pantothenate, Maltodextrin, PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol, Citric Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Tripropylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Glycereth-20, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Methylparaben, Glutathione, Disodium EDTA, Silica
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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.
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 preservatives
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 CarbomerDisodium 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 GlycerinSodium 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 HyaluronateTromethamine (aka THAM) is a synthetic amino acid that shows up in skincare as a helper ingredient.
It functions as a pH adjuster to help neutralize acidic ingredients and set a formula's pH to the right spot.
This matters a lot because a lot of actives (like vitamin C) needs a specific pH to work well and feel comfortable on skin.
Concentration use ranges from 0.1-1.0% depending on the formula.
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!
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