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Morus Alba Root Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Citrus Limon Bud Extract
HumectantCitrus Grandis Extract
AntimicrobialNiacinamide
Smoothing
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLentinus Edodes Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Morus Alba Root Water, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Citrus Limon Bud Extract, Citrus Grandis Extract, Niacinamide, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Lentinus Edodes Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Salvia Hispanica Seed
Abrasive
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Moisturising
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Glycerin, Salvia Hispanica Seed, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Hyaluronic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
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These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient comes from the bark of the Cedarwood tree.
Though this oil exhibits antibacterial and antioxidant activity, it is also contains skin-irritating fragrances such as limonene.
In 2023, it was listed as an EU known-allergen.
Learn more about Cedrus Atlantica Bark OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the oil from the bergamot orange. It is native to Italy.
This ingredient is used to add fragrance to products. It contains limonene, linalool, and linalyl acetate.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
When used topically, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is a photosensitizer due to its furanocoumarins. Photosensitizers make the skin and eyes much more sensitive to sunlight. Photosensitizers are linked to skin cancer.
However, more cosmetics using Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil are removing the furanocoumarins.
Bergamot oil was also found to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilSweet orange peel oil is created by cold-pressing the sweet orange's peel until the oil is released.
This ingredient is generally safe but may result in phototoxicity or dermatitis in higher concentrations due to citrus' furocoumarins content.
Furocoumarins are phototoxic when exposed to UV.
Learn more about Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil ExpressedGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. It is considered a fragrancing ingredient.
Lavender imparts a famous scent. While the smell is lovely, this ingredient and may sensitize skin in topical products. This is because about 85% of the oil is made up of linalool and linalyl acetate.
When exposed to air, these two compounds become strong allergens. This ingredient exhibits cytotoxicity at low concentrations; amounts of 0.25% have been shown to damage skin cells.
A study from Japan found this ingredient caused lavender sensitivity after widespread exposure.
Lavender essential oil has some antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, the cons of this ingredient may outweight the pros.
More research is needed to confirm lavender essential oil's effects when used in aromatherapy.
Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.
Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia OilLonicera Japonica Flower Extract comes from the honeysuckle flower.
Honeysuckles have skin protecting, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains many antioxidants, such as luteolin, caffeic acid, loniflavone, and chlorogenic acids.
This honeysuckle is native to East Asia and used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and inflammation.
Learn more about Lonicera Japonica Flower ExtractSalvia Officinalis Oil is an oil.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
This ingredient has skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAVetiver oil is known for its earthy fragrance. It is most often used for adding a scent or fragrance to a product.
Recent studies have found potential antioxidant activity of vetiver root oil.
