# Ingredients - What makes us INGREDIENTS - What Makes Us  BENEFITS Sources 1,2-Hexanediol A synthetic preservative and moisture-binding humectant. As a solvent, the clear liquid ingredient also helps to dissolve other substances. It’s popularly used in personal and skincare products as an emollient, humectant, and moisture-boosting agent.   Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Acetyl hexapeptide 8, which is also known as Argireline, is a peptide used in skincare products to reduce the appearance of wrinkles brought on by repeated facial expressions. When it comes to fine lines and wrinkles on the face, especially around the eyes and mouth; they usually form because of repeated facial expressions, such as smiling, frowning, or furrowing the brow in deep concentration or frustration. When people make these expressions, the face contorts based on the contraction of the muscles beneath the skin. Acetyl hexapeptide 8 is designed to temporarily reduce the appearance of wrinkles by intercepting messages from the brain, thereby preventing muscle contractions   Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer is a synthetic ingredient used to improve the texture and feel of skincare and cosmetic formulations. It is mainly used as a thickening agent, texture enhancer, film-forming agent, and emulsifier in cosmetics and skincare products. - The dermreview   Adenosine  Anti-aging, healing, Soothing          It’s an absolutely essential, high-energy molecule that hoards the energy we literally need to live and exist. It’s found naturally in our bodies, but for cosmetics, it is extracted from yeast. adenosine in general is vv important. But what does it have to do with skincare? Basically, it’s like Barry’s Bootcamp for your skin. Studies have shown that when adenosine is applied topically to the skin, it decreases the appearance of wrinkles by “invigorating” the skin’s surface, so it appears younger and smoother. You know how you feel like a whole new person after a really tough but rewarding workout? Well, that’s kinda what adenosine is doing to the skin on a molecular level. Adenosine also increases collagen production (hello, plump skin) and may also help wounds, cuts, and scrapes heal faster. We love a talented and multi-tasking skincare ingredient. adenosine does not discriminate. Dry skin, oily skin, combination skin? Doesn’t matter! It’s suitable for all skin types and there are no known side effects. beautytap.com; dermreview.com Alanine/Amino Acid In skincare, alanine is known to balance moisture levels on the skin, thus providing improved hydration.                                      Alanine is a non-essential amino acid that can be manufactured in the body, or obtained through dietary sources such as meat, seafood, eggs, fish, beans, nuts and seeds. It is one of the 20 proteinogenic amino acids, which are considered the building blocks of proteins (Wikipedia). It is used in a wide variety of cosmetics and personal care products as a skin conditioning agent, anti-static agent and masking ingredient, and as an amino acid, may combine with the epidermal cells to fill up creases, and thus provide the surface of your skin with a smoother appearance. Alanine is said to balance moisture levels on the skin. lorealparisusa.com; truthinaging.com       Allantoin/ Comfrey Plant/beets/ chamomile/ and wheat sprouts Moisturizes, soothes skin, improves skin healing, Exfoliates and hydrates and improves skin dullness, rejuvenates cellsA key ingredient in korean skin care. #1 ingredient needed for sensitive skin and works best with water based skin care products. Allantoin's shortlist of soothing benefits include anti-inflammation and hydration, lists cosmetic chemist Ginger King, making it just the gentle ingredient needed for sensitive skin. You can often find it in anti-acne, sun care. You can often find it in anti-acne, sun care allure.com; brydie.com Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate /VP Copolymer \[GREEN TEA LEAF EXTRACT\] Texturizing, moisturizing, stabilizer, ph and concerntration. A kind of polymer (big molecule from repeated subunits) that helps to create beautiful gel-like textures. It's also a texturizer and thickener for oil-in-water emulsions. It gives products a good skin feel and does not make the formula tacky or sticky.  incidecoder.com; dermreview.com Arginine     Artemisia Montana Leaf Extract     Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract     Asiatic Acid     Asiaticoside     Benzophenone-5     Betaine     Biosaccharide Gum-1     Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine     Butylene  Glycol           Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter     C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside     C13-14 Isoparaffin     C14-22 Alcohols     Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract     Caprylhydroxamic  Acid     Caprylyl Glycol     Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Plant Extract. Combination of fatty acid glycerin and coconut. Helps soften and smoothen skin. Increases hydration around eyes   Carbomer     Centella Asiatica Extract     Cetearyl Alcohol     Cetyl  PEG/PPG-10/1  Dimethicone     Cetearyl Olivate Derived from olive oil. Helps reduce water loss and aids Skin to absorb ingredients for a silky finish Cetyl Alcohol An emollient. Has the ability to smoothen and soften the skin and reduce rough dry skin flakiness and texture   Cetyl Phosphate A collagen booster Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract     Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract     CI 17200     CI 19140     CI 19140     Cinnamomum  Cassia  Bark  Extract     Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil     Copper Tripeptide-1     Cyclohexasiloxane     Cyclopentasiloxane     Cyclotetrasiloxane     Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract     Dibutyl Adipate     Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate     Dimethicone     Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer     Dimethiconol     Dipotassium  Glycyrrhizate      Dipropylene Glycol     Disodium  EDTA     Ethyl Hexanediol     Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate     Ethylhexyl Palmitate     Ethylhexyl Salicylate     Ethylhexyl Triazone     Ethylhexylglycerin         Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract     Glutamic Acid     Glycerin     Glyceryl Caprylate     Glyceryl Stearate  Naturally derived fatty acid. Improves texture and sensory feel of skin. It protects skin and gives it a glow    Glycine     Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract     Hexyl Laurate     Hordeum Vulgare Extract     Hydrogenated Polydecene  Softens skin and adds skin barrier for non-occlusive film for protection. Moisturizes the skin without greasiness  milady Hydrogenated Lecithin Smoothens and Softens Skin.  A high concentration of fatty acids is a good emollient. Helps skin retain and maintain missing fat components therefore dry skin recovers quickly and becomes smooth and soft. Firms skin and makes skin healthy to fight environmental damaging stimuli. Derived from Soy, Lecithin stimulates the production of collagen in the skin  lesielle . com Jojoba Esters Clinically proven to reduce dry ness that leads to flaky, rough patches on the skin. Effectively reduces fines lines and increases skin firmness and helps reverse the signs of aging. Remarkably similar to human natural oil and is high in anti-oxidant. Jojoba plant  extract. Makes skin supple and smooth. Deeply penetrates the skin rapidly for fast results  milady. Healthy directions Lactobacillus/Soybean  Ferment Extract     Laureth-7     Lysine     Madecassic Acid     Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate     Malpighia Glabra (Acerola) Fruit Extract     Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Callus Culture Extract     Niacinamide     Nicotinoyl Dipeptide-22     Nicotinoyl Dipeptide-23     Nicotinoyl Tripeptide-1     Octyldodecanol     Origanum  Vulgare  Leaf  Extract     Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract     Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4     Palmitoyl Oligopeptide-1 Significantly reduces lines and wrinkles. Enhances the appearance of dry flaky and damaged skin to restore skin suppleness. Repairs age-related skin problems by stimulating collagen production. Obtained through a chemical reaction between Palmitic Acid and Peptide that contains two or more of the following amino acids, alanine, arginine, aspartic acid, glycine, histidine, lysine, proline, and serine/valine  Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Small 3 Amino Acids Glycine, Histidine, and Lysine(The building of all proteins) Backed by research to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and repair visible skin damage. This mediator communicates with your skin and tells it what to do - "Produce more collagen, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, reduce pore size and look better!". It reduces lines and wrinkles, firms skin, aids in collagen production, strengthens the skin barrier, locks in hydration, reduces inflammation, and smooths out complexion. It works with copper in our skin and noticeably repairs our skin that has been damaged and lost by age and environmental hazards.       Lecerre Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5     Palmitoyl Tripeptide-7 Visibly reduces wrinkles, sagging skin, redness, and skin inflammation. This PEPTIDE is made up of 4 amino acids - glycine, glutamine, Proline, and Arginine sequence.  They provide anti-aging effects by stimulating cell production and boosting the renewal process and working on a molecular level. Suppresses the messenger that tells the body to sag, and shows wrinkles and uneven skin tone. Regenerates the skin, fights inflammation and glycation and reverses UV damage.     Northstar dermatology Panthenol     PEG-100 Stearate  An emollient, emulsifier and surfactant that creates silky smooth ultra-light emulsions.  Smaller molecules that gives skin a softer feel by strengthening the skin moisture barrier and forming a fatty layer on the skin surface.    Derm review. Humblebee and me PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil     PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil     Pentylene Glycol     Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate Fills up lines and wrinkles and forms a barrier. Reduces the loss of moisture and protects the skin from external factors. Increases the epidermal layer of the skin and puts it in excellent condition and strength        Polyacrylamide     Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate     Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract     Polyglutamic Acid Moisturizes skin reduces the appearance of wrinkles and pores, replenishes cells moisture, and keeps skin hydrated. Boosts skin elasticity, and minimizes dark lines, spots, and fine lines. Incredibly retains water up to 1000x its own weight in water and seals the skin to retain moisture much longer than other ingredients. Leaves skin smooth, plump, and radiant!   stylist. Byrdie. Every girl Polysorbate 60     Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract Hardy Orange Extract - Anti-oxidants, Lightening Whitening agents, Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-aging agents. It has the ability to reduce melanin, helps improve skin tone and minimize UV damage, therefore, preventing premature aging. Reduces Irritation. It contains a significant amount of vitamin C, a potent antioxidant, that protects the skin and stimulates collagen production.    Incidecoder Portulaca  Oleracea  Extract     PPG-26-Buteth-26     Proline     Propylene Glycol Helps bind water to the skin and can be extra beneficial for skin that struggle to retain moisture         Prunus Mume Fruit Extract     Squalane Clinically proven under-eye ingredient. Reduces the look of puffiness and dark circles. It gives the under-eye a rested look and calms the puffiness and other signs of irritation to help under eye look fresh and bright. 100% Plant Based. An Emollient It helps with dark circles around the eyes, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation. moisturizes and Locks in moisture. Decreases the appearance of lines and wrinkles and brings out supple, softer, smoother healthier eyes. It offsets wrinkles and prevents sun damage and premature aging. Boosts collagen production = firmer skin. rh-Oligopeptide-1     Rosa Canina Fruit Oil     Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract     Willow Bark  Extract     Scutellaria  Baicalensis  Root  Extract     Serine     Shea Butter Silica Required for both building and absorbing collagen. Binds collagen.    Snail  Secretion  Filtrate   The snails are placed on a mesh net in a dark and calm room. As nocturnal creatures, snails prefer this environment. For about 30 minutes, the snails are left alone to roam the net freely, leaving mucin in their trails. Throughout the process, no external stress is applied to the snails or the mesh to force the production of mucin. This is due to two reasons. First, animal testing is illegal in Korea, and animal abuse is a huge topic that has sparked much controversy. Second, optimal mucin production occurs when snails are well rested and comfortable in their habitat, which is why the manufacturer does their best to ensure that snails are healthy and comfortable. snailylove Sodium  Chloride     Sodium  Hyaluronate     Sodium PCA     Sorbitol     Soybean Oil Improves skin texture and tone, brightens skin, gives radiance, and transforms dull skin for luminous supple skin. Helps hydrate skin from within. Helps fade stubborn dark spots/discolorations from sun exposure and age-related reasons. Helps reduce the excess transfer of melanin to the skin surface therefore visibly reducing hyperpigmentation.   Threonine     Tocopherol Reduces visible signs of aging, supports the skin's natural barrier and when combines with Vitamin C, merges to become an effective ingredient that combats hyperpigmentation, dull skin, wrinkles, spots and repairs  UV damaged skin.  Tocopheryl  Acetate Powerful Vitamin E, an Anti-oxidant that helps prevent unsaturated oils and sebum from becoming rancid. Promotes skin healing and, diminishes signs of aging. Vitamin E combined with Vitamin C is without hesitation powerful and greatly improves skin and uneven skin tone (dull complexion) and texture. Vitamin C works on the 1st layer and Vitamin E  penetrates much deeper into the skin. This combination simply delivers exceptional results   Triethanolamine     Tripeptide-29     Tromethamine     Vaccinium Corymbosum (Blueberry) Fruit Extract     Vaccinium Corymbosum (Blueberry) Fruit Extract     Water     Xanthan Gum --- > Source: [gymsegbë](https://gymsegbe.com/pages/ingredients-makes-us)