This brightening ampoule is formulated around Ascorbic Acid and 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots.
This calming treatment is formulated around Superoxide Dismutase and Ergothioneine to calm redness and soften the look of wrinkles.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
HumectantSuperoxide Dismutase
AntioxidantErgothioneine
AntioxidantOxidized Glutathione
EmollientAcetyl Zingerone
AntioxidantNicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-2
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantEctoin
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingSorbitol
HumectantBiosaccharide Gum-4
Skin ConditioningMirabilis Jalapa Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantGellan Gum
Algin
MaskingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Phytate
Phytic Acid
Sodium Chloride
MaskingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialWater, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Superoxide Dismutase, Ergothioneine, Oxidized Glutathione, Acetyl Zingerone, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-2, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ectoin, Arginine, Sorbitol, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Mirabilis Jalapa Extract, Glycerin, Gellan Gum, Algin, Maltodextrin, Sodium Phytate, Phytic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s 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 Propanediol