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Mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus Mixsoon Cicatree Clean Toner

Mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus Mixsoon Cicatree Clean Toner This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin. This calming toner is formulated around Niacinamide and Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water to calm redn

Mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus Mixsoon Cicatree Clean Toner

This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin.

This calming toner is formulated around Niacinamide and Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water to calm redness and clear breakouts.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Butylene Glycol

1,2-Hexanediol

Sodium Hyaluronate

Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate

Dipropylene Glycol

Glycerin

Niacinamide

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water

Centella Asiatica Extract

Glyceryl Glucoside

C12-14 Alketh-12

Panthenol

Sodium Citrate

Allantoin

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Ethylhexylglycerin

Disodium EDTA

Glucose

Xanthan Gum

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Citric Acid

Betaine Salicylate

Gluconolactone

Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glyceryl Glucoside, C12-14 Alketh-12, Panthenol, Sodium Citrate, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Glucose, Xanthan Gum, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Citric Acid, Betaine Salicylate, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hyaluronate

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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.

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.

Water. 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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Formula cabinet

Ingredients & structured notes

Ingredient index

Ingredients Side-by-side

  1. 01Water
  2. 02Glycerin
  3. 03Propanediol
  4. 04Pentylene Glycol
  5. 05Pleiogynium Timoriense Fruit Extract
  6. 06Podocarpus Elatus Fruit Extract
  7. 07Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
  8. 08Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
  9. 09Sodium Hyaluronate
  10. 10Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
  11. 11Acacia Seyal Gum Extract
  12. 12Sr-Spider Polypeptide-1
  13. 13Pantothenic Acid
  14. 14Phospholipids
  15. 15Sodium Hydroxide
  16. 16Spirulina Platensis Extract
  17. 17Raphanus Sativus Root Extract
  18. 18Caprylyl Glycol
  19. 19Chlorphenesin
  20. 20Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
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Related questions

01What Skin Types Should Use Hyaluronic Acid?

“Hyaluronic acid is particularly helpful for those experiencing dry skin, and for those desiring a plumping effect,” explains Dr. King. But, if you have an oily skin type, don’t discredit hyaluronic acid from your routine just yet. Despite the excess sebum that you may experience, it’s important to keep your skin hydrated so that it doesn’t overcompensate and produce even more oil as a result. Besides your skin type, you should also look at the condition of your skin to decide if it’s time to begin using hyaluronic acid. “If your skin is starting to look dull, flaky and you’re seeing more pronounced fine lines and wrinkles, that’s a pretty good indication that it’s time to add this ingredient to your routine,” adds O’Conner.

Source · www.skincare.com
02How to Apply Face Serums

Skincare rules can get confusing, but when it comes to application the general rule of thumb is to pay attention to the product’s consistency. “Apply the lightest, thinnest product first and the heaviest, and more dense products last, since thinner products can’t penetrate thicker products,”says Dr. Lewis. After cleansing the face and following up with a toner, let the skin dry before using a serum. You can layer different serums on top of each other or opt for a product that has a precise mix of multiple hero ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid and vitamin C.

Source · www.skincare.com