What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Volcanic Ash Extract
Skin ConditioningGold
Cosmetic ColorantColloidal Gold
AntimicrobialSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Tuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningSoleirolia Soleirolii Extract
Antioxidant
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSasa Quelpaertensis Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Unshiu Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Viscum Album Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Morus Bombycis Leaf Extract
SmoothingCoptis Chinensis Root Extract
Antioxidant
Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Usnea Barbata Extract
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Heptapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Carbomer, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Volcanic Ash Extract, Gold, Colloidal Gold, Saccharomyces Ferment, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Soleirolia Soleirolii Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Sasa Quelpaertensis Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Citrus Unshiu Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Viscum Album Extract, Propolis Extract, Morus Bombycis Leaf Extract, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Usnea Barbata Extract, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Acetyl Heptapeptide-9
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Betula Alba Juice
AstringentFragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Snail Secretion Filtrate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Betula Alba Juice, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Sodium Carbomer, Propanediol, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol
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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
Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractCetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Snail Secretion Filtrate is the excretion from snails. It is an effective moisturizer and promotes collagen production.
A popular nickname for this ingredient is 'Snail Mucin'.
Snail mucin has numerous skin benefits:
On top of this, Snail Secretion Filtrate contains a variety of vitamins and minerals. These include copper peptides, Vitamin A, and vitamin E. Vitamins A and E are antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals that damage skin cells.
Being cruelty-free means a brand does not experiment on animals.
If you're worried about the well-being of the snails, we recommend looking more into the company of the product. Many brands have developed humane methods to collect snail mucin.
There is much debate on this subject. On one hand, this ingredient comes from an animal. On the other hand, many will argue the ingredient is naturally secreted (like a natural by-product) and therefore vegan. If you have reservations, you can look into Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate or Centella Asiatica Extract as alternatives.
Learn more about Snail Secretion FiltrateWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
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