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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingPropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantAdenosine
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningSwertia Japonica Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingCalcium Pantothenate
Zinc PCA
HumectantPalmitoyl Dipeptide-7
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningViola Mandshurica Flower Extract
AntioxidantMentha Haplocalix Extract
MaskingGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantPolyglycerin-3
HumectantDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantCarnosine
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying2,3-Butanediol
HumectantIsopentyldiol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
EmulsifyingOctyldodecanol
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
ExfoliatingGluconic Acid
Vinyldimethicone
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-11
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Surfactin
CleansingSodium Acetate
BufferingSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCoptis Chinensis Root Extract
AntioxidantMalachite Extract
AntioxidantWater, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Adenosine, Allantoin, Swertia Japonica Extract, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Arginine, Calcium Pantothenate, Zinc PCA, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Mentha Haplocalix Extract, Glyceryl Glucoside, Polyglycerin-3, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Carnosine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, 2,3-Butanediol, Isopentyldiol, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Octyldodecanol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Gluconic Acid, Vinyldimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Polysilicone-11, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Surfactin, Sodium Acetate, Sorbitan Stearate, Phytosterols, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Malachite Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Water
AstringentSqualane
EmollientPropanediol
SolventSodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate
Niacinamide
SmoothingDiglycerin
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantBakuchiol
AntimicrobialAzelaic Acid
BufferingAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantHexapeptide-9
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
BufferingGlycerin
HumectantLactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Ceramide Ng
Skin ConditioningTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingUndecane
EmollientTridecane
PerfumingTridecyl Stearate
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSilica
AbrasiveHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Phytate
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Metabisulfite
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialCitric Acid
BufferingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Salix Alba Bark Water, Squalane, Propanediol, Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate, Niacinamide, Diglycerin, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bakuchiol, Azelaic Acid, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hexapeptide-9, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Cetearyl Olivate, Ceramide Ng, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Saccharide Isomerate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Undecane, Tridecane, Tridecyl Stearate, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, C14-22 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Silica, Hexylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phytate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citric Acid, CI 77891
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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.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, commonly known as Argireline or Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, is a popular peptide in skincare. Itās often referred to as a āBotox-likeā ingredient because it helps reduce muscle movement.
By relaxing these micro-movements, Argireline may help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. That said, itās not as powerful as Botox, and research on its long-term effectiveness is still limited.
Beyond smoothing, Argireline may also support collagen production. Collagen is the protein that helps keep your skin firm, bouncy, and well-hydrated by strengthening the skin barrier.
So while Argireline isnāt a miracle fix, it can be a helpful addition to a routine focused on both prevention and skin health.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Ethylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinThis is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Ā
Itās 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 PropanediolSorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, it keeps the water and oil ingredients from separating. This keeps formulas stable and smooth.
In a 24 hour occlusive patch test on 56 subjects, 10% sorbitan isostearate was completely non-irritating. Most formulas use less than 10%.
Because it's a fatty acid ester, it may not be fungal acne safe since the Malassezia yeast can utilize it as a nutrient source.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateWater. 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!
Learn more about Water