Bescher Beauty The Sea Cucumber Collagen Anti-Ageing Cream Versus La Roche-Posay EFFACLAR K+
Bescher Beauty The Sea Cucumber Collagen Anti-Ageing Cream Versus La Roche-Posay EFFACLAR K+ This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Squalane to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin. This oil-control moisturizer is formulated around Salicylic
Bescher Beauty The Sea Cucumber Collagen Anti-Ageing Cream Versus La Roche-Posay EFFACLAR K+
This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Squalane to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin.
This oil-control moisturizer is formulated around Salicylic Acid and Zinc PCA to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores.
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Glycerin
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Butylene Glycol
Squalane
Polyacrylate-13
Polysorbate 85
Soluble Collagen
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Sodium PCA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Phenoxyethanol
Caprylyl Glycol
Carbomer
Polyisobutene
1,2-Hexanediol
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Polysorbate 20
Acetyl Hexapeptide-1
Sodium Hydroxide
Water, Glycerin, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Polyacrylate-13, Polysorbate 85, Soluble Collagen, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Polyisobutene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Sodium Hydroxide
Propylene Glycol
Octyldodecanol
Dimethicone
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Salicylic Acid
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Zinc PCA
Sarcosine
Silica
Silica Silylate
Perlite
Carnosine
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Xanthan Gum
Pentylene Glycol
Acrylates Copolymer
Cetyl Alcohol
Tocopherol
Parfum
Water, Propylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Salicylic Acid, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Zinc PCA, Sarcosine, Sodium Hydroxide, Silica, Silica Silylate, Perlite, Carnosine, Disodium EDTA, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Parfum
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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.
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.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
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!