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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSnail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Eriophorum Spissum Flower/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPearl Extract
Antioxidant
Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Honey
Humectant
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Sasa Kurilensis Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialFragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Glycol
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Water, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Cetearyl Glucoside, Eriophorum Spissum Flower/Stem Extract, Pearl Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Propolis Extract, Honey, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Sasa Kurilensis Leaf/Stem Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Arginine, Adenosine, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Copper Tripeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Ceramide NP, Tranexamic Acid, Beeswax, Citric Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Carbomer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA
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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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinArginine is a semi-essential amino acid. This just means our bodies can product a bit on its own, but sometimes needs a little boost from food sources.
It is a part of your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), or the water-loving molecules in your outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) that keeps everything hydrated and happy.
Here's an interesting thing about Arginine: your skin converts it into urea through the Krebs-Henseleit urea cycle. Urea is one of the most effective humectants your skin naturally produces.
A clinical study showed applying 2.5% arginine hydrochloride to atopic dermatitis skin showed significant urea levels in the stratum corneum and improved moisture in just four weeks.
Arginine is also a precursor to nitric oxide; nitric oxide improves microcirculation and supports wound healing and collagen synthesis.
One study found that an amino acid complex containing Arginine reduced skin irritation, improved hydration, and accelerated skin repair in clinical / in-vivo studies.
Arginine itself is an amino acid and not a fatty acid, oil, or ester. On its own, it's not a direct food source for Malassezia, or the yeast that causes fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineButylene 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 GlycolCarbomer is a high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSnail 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 FiltrateSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid. It is used as an absorber, emollient, and stabilizer.
This ingredient is a super-absorbent polymer - meaning it can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water. As an emollient, Sodium Polyacrylate helps soften and soothe skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
