What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Citrus Grandis Fruit Water
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Panthenol, Hyaluronic Acid, Citrus Grandis Fruit Water, Propanediol, Sodium PCA, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide, Tin Oxide
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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.
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan (basically a long sugar chain) that your skin already makes on its own. In your skin, HA lives in the extracellular matrix and acts as the body's moisture reservoir.
Topically, HA is a humectant that binds water and helps skin look more plump, smooth, and hydrated.
The only catch is that HA isn't a single thing; it actually comes in a wide range of molecular weights (~50 - 2,000+ kDA) and size matters.
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
This is why the best HA serums blend the two sizes together so you get the best of both worlds.
The majority of cosmetic HA is produced by bacterial fermentation, typically using Streptococcus or Bacillus strains. Typical use levels in skincare sit around 0.1-2%.
A clinical study using a 0.2% low-molecular weight HA gel showed improvement in facial seborrheic dermatitis with excellent tolerance.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidWater. 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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