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PURITO Centella Unscented Toner Versus Mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum
PURITO Centella Unscented Toner Versus Mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum This calming toner is formulated around Centella Asiatica Extract and Madecassoside to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier. This hydrating serum is formulated around So
PURITO Centella Unscented Toner Versus Mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum
This calming toner is formulated around Centella Asiatica Extract and Madecassoside to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier.
This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Centella Asiatica Extract
Butylene Glycol
Pentylene Glycol
Dipropylene Glycol
1,2-Hexanediol
Trehalose
Sodium Hyaluronate
Madecassoside
Asiaticoside
Asiatic Acid
Madecassic Acid
Panthenol
Carbomer
Allantoin
Arginine
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Ethylhexylglycerin
Disodium EDTA
Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Panthenol, Carbomer, Allantoin, Arginine, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA
Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate
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Alternatives
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!