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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantDiisooctyl Succinate
EmollientTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Stearate
EmulsifyingCarnosine
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater, Glycerin, Diisooctyl Succinate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Carnosine, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide As, Phytosterols, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol
Prunus Persica Fruit Water
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Polydecene
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningAcrylates Copolymer
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarrageenan
Hydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantSucrose
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Chloride
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingGellan Gum
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAdenosine
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Soluble Collagen
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentRubus Coreanus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Flower Extract
MoisturisingPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
AbrasivePrunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Betaine Salicylate
AntimicrobialSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantCitric Acid
BufferingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningIron Oxides
Prunus Persica Fruit Water, Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Lactobacillus Ferment, Acrylates Copolymer, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sucrose, Allantoin, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Cellulose Gum, Gellan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Soluble Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Maltodextrin, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Rubus Coreanus Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Flower Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Betaine Salicylate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Iron Oxides
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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!
Learn more about Water