This brightening serum is formulated around Alpha-Arbutin and Lactic Acid to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin.
This hydrating serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Panthenol to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Betaine
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Glucose
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Pantolactone
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Benzyl Alcohol, Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Dehydroacetic Acid, Glucose, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Pantolactone, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
This ingredient is created by putting sodium hyaluronate through hydrolysis.
You might know this as 'mini' or 'ultra low-molecular weight' hyaluronic acid. The small molecule size means it is able to travel deeper in the skin.
According to studies, low molecular-weight hyaluronic acid can:
One study from 2011 found ultra-low weight HA to show pro-inflammatory properties. Another study from 2022 found it to downregulate UV-B induced inflammation.
Hydrolysis is a process of changing a molecule using water or enzymes.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronatePropanediol 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 PropanediolWater. 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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