What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Magnesium/Potassium/Silicon/Fluoride/Hydroxide/Oxide
Nylon-12
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Silica
Abrasive
Stellaria Media Extract
Skin ConditioningCryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract
HumectantNelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Magnesium/Potassium/Silicon/Fluoride/Hydroxide/Oxide, Nylon-12, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Silica, Stellaria Media Extract, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Myristic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Water, Mandelic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Squalane
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Magnolia Sieboldii Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hibiscus Mutabilis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningQuartz
Abrasive
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningZinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
HumectantZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Laurate
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite, Boron Nitride, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Squalane, Tocopherol, Magnolia Sieboldii Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Hibiscus Mutabilis Flower Extract, Quartz, Cyanocobalamin, Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Zinc Gluconate, Zinc Laurate, Zinc Stearate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Zinc PCA, Hyaluronic Acid, Parfum, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is a powder used to improve texture, slip, and give products a silky texture.
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 AcidThis ingredient is also known as PMMA. It is a polymer microsphere, composed of tiny, perfectly spherical particles formed from repeating units.
In cosmetics, PMMA is mainly used to give a soft or blurring effect. The transparent particles are able to scatter light and help reduce the appearance of fine-lines and imperfections.
PMMA is also able to enhance the texture of products by add a smooth feel.
Learn more about Polymethyl MethacrylateSilica, 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 Silica
