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D'Alba White Truffle Double Serum & Cream Versus innisfree Collagen Green Tea Ceramide Bounce Cream

D'Alba White Truffle Double Serum & Cream Versus innisfree Collagen Green Tea Ceramide Bounce Cream This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Panthenol and Centella Asiatica Extract to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin. This barrier-repai

D'Alba White Truffle Double Serum & Cream Versus innisfree Collagen Green Tea Ceramide Bounce Cream

This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Panthenol and Centella Asiatica Extract to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.

This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Ceramide NP to strengthen the skin barrier and soften the look of wrinkles.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Propanediol

1,2-Hexanediol

Glycerin

Panthenol

Laminaria Japonica Extract

Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract

Centella Asiatica Extract

Ficus Carica Fruit Extract

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract

Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Tuber Magnatum Extract

Malt Extract

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Sodium Hyaluronate

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Octyldodeceth-16

Butylene Glycol

Tromethamine

Disodium EDTA

Adenosine

Fructooligosaccharides

Glyceryl Polymethacrylate

Beta-Glucan

Sodium Polyacrylate

Pvm/Ma Copolymer

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Ceramide NP

Tocopherol

Parfum

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Phenyl Trimethicone

Betaine

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Cyclohexasiloxane

Cetyl Alcohol

Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil

Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate

Glyceryl Stearate

Behenyl Alcohol

Trehalose

Pentaerythrityl Distearate

Collagen Extract

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract

Rose Extract

Jasminum Officinale Extract

Narcissus Pseudo-Narcissus Flower Extract

Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract

Iris Versicolor Extract

Freesia Refracta Extract

Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract

Oenothera Biennis Oil

Glycine Soja Oil

Camellia Japonica Seed Oil

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil

Persea Gratissima Oil

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Glucose

Mannose

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Hydroxyacetophenone

Ethylhexylglycerin

Water, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Malt Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Octyldodeceth-16, Butylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Fructooligosaccharides, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Polyacrylate, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Parfum, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenyl Trimethicone, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetyl Alcohol, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Trehalose, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Collagen Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Rose Extract, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Narcissus Pseudo-Narcissus Flower Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Iris Versicolor Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glucose, Mannose, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin

Niacinamide

Squalane

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Methyl Trimethicone

Sucrose Polystearate

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Hydroxyethyl Urea

Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate

Cetearyl Alcohol

Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate

Palmitic Acid

Diphenyl Dimethicone

Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone

Stearic Acid

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Xanthan Gum

Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract

Hydrolyzed Extensin

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Sodium Metaphosphate

Glyceryl Caprylate

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Caprylyl Glycol

Sorbitan Isostearate

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Beta-Carotene

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2

Soluble Collagen

Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Squalane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Methyl Trimethicone, Sucrose Polystearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Palmitic Acid, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Extensin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Metaphosphate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Tromethamine, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Beta-Carotene, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Soluble Collagen

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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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken, emulsify, and improve the texture of products.

As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions to give products an elegant feel when applied.

It can also form a thin protective film on skin. One study found that a formula using this polymer helped slow down how quickly other ingredients (like DEET) were absorbed through skin.

A 2024 study of over 1,300 patients confirmed that sensitization to this ingredient is rare. It is also non-mutagenic and has a clean track record.

Adenosine is a purine nucleoside that your body already makes in every cell. In skincare, it acts mainly as a skin conditioning and anti-aging agent.

The way it works is fairly well mapped out:

Your skin has cells called fibroblasts that build collagen (the stuff that keeps skin firm and smooth). Adenosine basically flips a switch on these cells that tells them to get to work making more collagen and other proteins. These cells slow down on their own as skin ages, so Adenosine helps give them a little nudge to keep going.

The clinical backing is pretty solid too.

A blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 126 women aged 45-65 tested a 0.1% cream twice daily and found real improvements in crow's feet and frown lines using a precise 3D skin-mapping technique; these changes showed up by week 3 and held at 2 months.

A later study using Adenosine-loaded dissolving microneedle patches reported gains in wrinkle depth, dermal density, elasticity, and hydration.

On concentrations, South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has set 0.04% as the approved functional anti-wrinkle level. You'll typically see this ingredient used somewhere in the 0.04-0.1% range since it works at low doses.

This ingredient has been found safe for cosmetics with the data showing no irritation or sensitization.

Overall, this is a great ingredient for any anti-aging routine and has no photosensitizing effect, so it suits both AM and PM use.

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.

Ceramide NP (formerly known as Ceramide 3) is one of the skin's naturally occurring lipids.

Since ceramides are the major lipid components of the skin, they are crucial for maintaining skin barrier and hydration. Ceramide NP most closely mirrors the dominant kind in human skin amongst ceramide subtypes.

This ceramide works by slotting into gaps within the stratum corneum's lipid matrix to limit trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and shield the skin against external irritants.

A study with 312 patients found that using a ceramide-containing routine for 4 weeks reduced the severity of atopic dermatitis by over 61%.

Another clinical study in subjects aged 60 and older found that a ceramide body wash and moisturizer improved skin dryness and itchy skin in 15 days.

Overall, ceramides are considered non-irritating and safety tests have found little to no observable adverse effects from using this ingredient.

Ceramide NP is usually sourced from plants (like soybean or rice bran), or produced synthetically.

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.

Glyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.

Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.

This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.

A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.

Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.

Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.

It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.

The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.

The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.

Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.

One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).

This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.

On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is a more stable version of lecithin.

It's made by taking lecithin (a phospholipid commonly found in soybeans and egg yolks) and hydrogenating it. This just means the unsaturated fatty acids are turned into saturated ones so they don't go bad as easily.

This ingredient is an emollient, emulsifier, and penetration enhancer. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

Hydrogenated Lecithin can form tiny spherical structures made of phospholipid bilayers called liposomes. These liposomes are able to capture compounds inside their structure and deliver them through the skin barrier.

Because phospholipids are a natural component of our cell membranes, this ingredient is inherently compatible with skin.

A 2021 study found lecithin-based surfactants were less harsh and more tolerable comared to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.

In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier.

It rounds up dirt, oil, and grime, so they can be rinsed off easily as a cleanser.

On the emulsifier side, it keeps your formula smooth and well-mixed by playing peacekeeper for ingredients that don't naturally get along (like oil and water).

Because it has a C12 (lauric acid) fatty acid chain, this ingredient can potentially feed the Malassezia yeast that causes fungal acne. The Malassezia yeast prefers esters with C11-C24 fatty acids.

This ingredient is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.

Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.

You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.

Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.

It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.

This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.

This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.

In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.

Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.

Tromethamine (aka THAM) is a synthetic amino acid that shows up in skincare as a helper ingredient.

It functions as a pH adjuster to help neutralize acidic ingredients and set a formula's pH to the right spot.

This matters a lot because a lot of actives (like vitamin C) needs a specific pH to work well and feel comfortable on skin.

Concentration use ranges from 0.1-1.0% depending on the formula.

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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