A 100% oil-free water gel that soothes stressed, dehydrated skin. The chemists packed this gel full of hydrating humectants and soothing powerhouses to make Aquafix a layering essential for dehydrated skin.
Actives Spotlight: 1% Allantoin, 0.5% Madecassoside & Asiaticoside, 2% Panthenol, 2% Sodium PCA, 0.2% Sodium Hyaluronate
How to use:
Use this soothing serum morning and night as a first step after cleansing.
Dry Skin: Use this after cleansing as the first step day and night for a punch of lasting hydration and to soothe angry skin. Alternatively, you can mix this with your favorite oil to boost the experience.
Oily Skin: Use this as a weightless, hydrating layer under your makeup or sunscreen. This is 100% oil-free, so try it without fear for that dreaded midday shine. Victoria layers Aquafix under Mr. Reliable during winter for an extra boost of hydration!
Sensitive Skin: High level of soothing compounds 0.5% madecassoside and 1% allantoin help your skin remain calm to take on any daily challenges. Great to use before or mix with heavy-duty actives such as acids or retinoids.
Ingredients:
5% Glycerin: the humectant water-grabbing gold standard ingredient. This small molecule can effectively wedge into your skin for that plump, soft skin feel.
2% Sodium PCA: This molecule is naturally found in your skin’s water-holding system (NMFs – Natural Moisturizing Factors). Replenish with Aquafix!
2% Panthenol: aka. pro-vitamin B5, this dual purpose molecule both hydrates and soothes skin
0.2% Sodium Hyaluronate: This large molecule can grab up to 1000x its weight in water, keeping moisture to the skin and providing long term hydration.
SKIN SOOTHERS AT EFFECTIVE DOSES TO CALM IRRITATED SKIN
1% Allantoin: This ingredient can soothe irritation and speed up recovery of compromised skin. A prevalent ingredient that’s hard to find at the right concentration.
0.5% Madecassoside/Asiaticoside: The isolated, active components of Centella Asiatica. A great soothing ingredient with synergistic effects with vitamin C – ascorbic acid! Pair this serum with your Vitamin C serum.
*Full Ingredient List: Water, Propanediol, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Allantoin, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA