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Ingredients Side-by-side
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingVolcanic Ash Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Arginine
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Vitex Agnus Castus Extract
AstringentPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Jasminum Officinale Flower Water
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Cera
Skin ProtectingCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tetracarboxymethyl Palmitoyl Dipeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetate
BufferingLysine
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-2
Bleaching
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicColloidal Gold
AntimicrobialCitrus Unshiu Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSoleirolia Soleirolii Extract
Antioxidant
Sasa Quelpaertensis Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningViscum Album Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Coptis Chinensis Root Extract
Antioxidant
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Morus Bombycis Leaf Extract
SmoothingPanax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Usnea Barbata Extract
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningHydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Acetyl Heptapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Glutathione
Snail Secretion Filtrate, Water, Glycerin, Polyglycerin-3, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Propanediol, Allantoin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Volcanic Ash Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Vitex Agnus Castus Extract, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Water, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Cera, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Saccharomyces Ferment, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tetracarboxymethyl Palmitoyl Dipeptide-12, Sodium Acetate, Lysine, Hexapeptide-2, Biotin, Colloidal Gold, Citrus Unshiu Fruit Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Soleirolia Soleirolii Extract, Sasa Quelpaertensis Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Viscum Album Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Propolis Extract, Morus Bombycis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Usnea Barbata Extract, Tocopherol, Gold, Ceramide NP, Ubiquinone, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Heptapeptide-9, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Glutathione
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Dipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/Tetraisostearate
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
PEG-150
HumectantDimethicone
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
Emollient
PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Milk Ferment
Skin ConditioningSoy Isoflavones
Skin ConditioningGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Tocopheryl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PPG-4-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingSodium Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Dipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/Tetraisostearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Pvp, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, PEG-150, Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Beeswax, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate, Milk Ferment, Soy Isoflavones, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Ceramide Ng, Sodium Tocopheryl Phosphate, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PPG-4-Ceteth-20, Sodium Ascorbate, Alcohol Denat., Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Zea Mays Oil, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 80, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Lecithin, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben
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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.
Butylene 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 GlycolThis ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinTocopherol 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 TocopherolWater. 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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