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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract 20%
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Honey Extract
Humectant
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingTrehalose
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantCitrus Tangerina Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantBoswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Medica Peel Oil
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMomordica Charantia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningGlycosphingolipids
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningWater, Propolis Extract 20%, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Carbomer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Honey Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Betaine, Tromethamine, Trehalose, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Lactobacillus Ferment, Saccharomyces Ferment, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caramel, Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Medica Peel Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Momordica Charantia Fruit Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Oleate, Glycolipids, Glycosphingolipids, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate
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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
Betaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerSodium 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 HyaluronateSodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid. It is used as an absorber, emollient, and stabilizer.
This ingredient is a super-absorbent polymer - meaning it can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water. As an emollient, Sodium Polyacrylate helps soften and soothe skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
