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Ingredients Side-by-side
Squalane
EmollientFucus Vesiculosus Extract
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingTremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion StabilisingBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantRetinol
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantAvena Sativa Straw Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPolyglycerin-6
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantAzelaic Acid
BufferingPropanediol
SolventXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glyceryl Ether
CleansingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingBetaine
HumectantCaulerpa Lentillifera Extract
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Phytate
Sodium Benzoate
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Glycerin, Polyglycerin-6, Pentylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Azelaic Acid, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Betaine, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid
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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.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum