What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lactose
HumectantCellulose
Absorbent
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingJojoba Esters
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
PEG-90m
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Nobilis Peel Extract
Masking
Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Snail Secretion Filtrate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactose, Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Jojoba Esters, CI 77491, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Carbomer, Arginine, PEG-90m, Xanthan Gum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Trideceth-6, Centella Asiatica Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Squalane, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Betaine, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Vinyldimethicone
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Potassium Olivoyl PCA
CleansingHoney Extract
Humectant
Sea Water
HumectantPearl Extract
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Ecklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialWater, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vinyldimethicone, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Potassium Olivoyl PCA, Honey Extract, Sea Water, Pearl Extract, Betaine, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
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.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
Betaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. Itās 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 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 EthylhexylglycerinThis ingredient comes from the English Ivy, a climbing evergreen plant. The extract is rich in compounds that give it antioxidant, skin conditioning, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Two of the compounds, Alpha-Hederin and Hederasaponin-C, showed strong inhibition of shown to be effective at protecting against oxidative damage as well as synthetic antioxidants like butylated hydroxyanisole and BHT.
