This hydrating essence is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate and Panthenol to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
This calming toner is formulated around Snail Secretion Filtrate and Centella Asiatica Extract to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aspergillus/Snail Secretion Filtrate Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Opposita Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract
AstringentOcimum Basilicum Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningAspergillus/Snail Secretion Filtrate Ferment Filtrate, Dioscorea Opposita Root Extract, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Arginine, Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Seed Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Carbomer, Water
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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 GlycolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 Hyaluronate
