Skin science article
Mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus Tirtir Milk Skin Toner
Mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus Tirtir Milk Skin Toner This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin. This hydrating toner is formulated around Niacinamide and Oryza Sativa Bran Extract to hydrate skin and stre
Mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus Tirtir Milk Skin Toner
This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin.
This hydrating toner is formulated around Niacinamide and Oryza Sativa Bran Extract to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
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
Glycerin
Niacinamide
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Styrene/Vp Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Centella Asiatica Extract
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Betaine
Panthenol
Allantoin
Sodium PCA
Adenosine
Disodium EDTA
Carbomer
Arginine
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract
Amaranthus Caudatus Extract
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Veronica Officinalis Extract
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
Beta-Glucan
Ceramide NP
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Copper Tripeptide-1
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Styrene/Vp Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Betaine, Panthenol, Allantoin, Sodium PCA, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Arginine, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
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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!