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The INKEY List Hydro-Surge Dewy Face Mist Versus Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream Mist

The INKEY List Hydro-Surge Dewy Face Mist Versus Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream Mist This hydrating toner is formulated around Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract to hydrate skin and calm redness. This barrier-repair treatment is formulated around Cholesterol to stren

By Peptide Skincare & Beauty Editorial TeamPublished

The INKEY List Hydro-Surge Dewy Face Mist Versus Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream Mist

This hydrating toner is formulated around Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract to hydrate skin and calm redness.

This barrier-repair treatment is formulated around Cholesterol to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

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Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Glycerin

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Betaine

Xylitylglucoside

Maris Aqua

Phenoxyethanol

Anhydroxylitol

Xylitol

Citric Acid

Pentylene Glycol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Lactic Acid

Sodium Benzoate

Water, Glycerin, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Betaine, Xylitylglucoside, Maris Aqua, Phenoxyethanol, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Citric Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate

Butylene Glycol

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)

Dimethicone

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Hydroxypropyl Bislauramide Mea

1,2-Hexanediol

Sodium Surfactin

Cholesterol

Glyceryl Caprylate

Disodium EDTA

Behenic Acid

Tocopherol

Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Dimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydroxypropyl Bislauramide Mea, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Surfactin, Cholesterol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Behenic Acid, Tocopherol

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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.

Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:

The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.

Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.

Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.

Topically, glycerin does several things at once:

Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.

Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.

This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.

Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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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Ingredients & structured notes

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Ingredients Explained

  1. 01These ingredients are found in both products.
  2. 02Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
  3. 03Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
  4. 04Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
  5. 05Though 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.
  6. 06Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
  7. 07Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
  8. 08Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
  9. 09Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
  10. 10This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
  11. 11Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
  12. 12Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
  13. 13Hyaluronic 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.
  14. 14Topically, HA is a humectant that binds water and helps skin look more plump, smooth, and hydrated.
  15. 15The 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.
  16. 16Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
  17. 17This is why the best HA serums blend the two sizes together so you get the best of both worlds.
  18. 18The 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%.
  19. 19A clinical study using a 0.2% low-molecular weight HA gel showed improvement in facial seborrheic dermatitis with excellent tolerance.
  20. 20These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
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