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Key Ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSnail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Vinyldimethicone
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Dextrin
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZea Mays Kernel Extract
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Fructan
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningFragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentWater, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Caffeine, Stearyl Alcohol, Vinyldimethicone, Ethyl Hexanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Arginine, Carbomer, Squalane, Dextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Xanthan Gum, Zea Mays Kernel Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Fructan, Glucose, Tocopherol, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
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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 more commonly known as Zhi Mu root. You might see this ingredient listed under 'Volufiline' products.
That's because 'Volufiline' is comprised of this ingredient and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene.
Zhi Mu root is rich in sarsasapogenin. This compound has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
It is commonly used in East Asian medicine.
Learn more about Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root ExtractHydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
