What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNylon-12
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantKaolin
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Methicone
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Nylon-12, Silica Silylate, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Dehydroacetic Acid, CI 77742, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77499, CI 77491, Mica, Kaolin, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Methicone, Panthenol, Ectoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propolis Extract, Asiaticoside, Ceramide NP, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Ceramide Ns, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Silica
Abrasive
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Bentonite
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientWater, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Silica, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Dimethicone, Bentonite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Elastin
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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
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 GlycolSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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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