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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Propanediol
Solvent
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Atelocollagen
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Propanediol, Ascorbic Acid, Betaine, Bisabolol, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Soluble Collagen, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Atelocollagen, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water
Masking
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Glycol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDiethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventArginine
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingCastor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Cholesterol
Emollient
Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glutathione
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningCitrus Medica Vulgaris Peel Oil
Masking
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Xanthophylls
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Foeniculum Vulgare Oil
Emollient
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantMentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Glycine Max Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
Emulsifying
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Benzyl Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C12-14 Alketh-12, Octyldodeceth-16, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Gluconolactone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Dextrin Palmitate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Cholesterol, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Carbomer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glutathione, Ascorbic Acid, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Citrus Medica Vulgaris Peel Oil, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Xanthophylls, Propanediol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Foeniculum Vulgare Oil, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glycine Max Oil, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Sodium Acetylated 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
Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C and is the biologically active form used directly by skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, but it also has plenty of benefits for your skin. It is best supported by academic literature for:
Topical vitamin C has been shown to help neutralize oxidative stress from UV and pollution, helping to improve photoaging and hyperpigmentation when used consistently.
One clinical study found that using 5% topical vitamin C for six months improved signs of photodamaged skin, both on the surface and in the deeper structural layers of the skin.
While vitamin C doesn’t replace sunscreen, studies show it can boost photoprotection when combined with Vitamin E and ferulic acid. These two ingredients help improve stability and protective effects.
The big downside of this ingredient is formulation difficulty. Vitamin C is prone to oxidation and doesn't penetrate the skin unless formulated correctly. Research found that vitamin C absorbs into the skin best at a low pH (< 3.5) with about 20% being the upper limit for effective absorption.
Skin levels can saturate after repeated application; this means your skin won’t keep absorbing more once it’s full of vitamin C. This is why more isn’t always better with vitamin C and why very high concentrations don’t necessarily give extra benefits.
Ascorbic acid generally works well with many skincare ingredients but can be irritating when combined with other active ingredients. Strong oxidizing acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide can reduce the effectiveness of vitamin C if they are used at the same time; they are often recommended for use at different times of day.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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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