What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Betaine
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sciadopitys Verticillata Root Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Panax Ginseng Berry Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Methylpropanediol
SolventAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Leucine
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningMethionine
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingSodium Citrate
BufferingCysteine
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingArginine
Masking
Cholesterol
Emollient
Tyrosine
MaskingThreonine
Phenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Betaine, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Sciadopitys Verticillata Root Extract, Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Methylpropanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Adenosine, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-Glucan, Dextrin, Polyquaternium-51, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Saccharide Isomerate, Butylene Glycol, Glycosphingolipids, Phospholipids, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Leucine, Serine, Aspartic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Valine, Sodium Citrate, Cysteine, Citric Acid, Isoleucine, Alanine, Arginine, Cholesterol, Tyrosine, Threonine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Histidine, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethyl Sulfone
Solvent
Betaine
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Natto Gum
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Luffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPortulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Proline
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Acetyl Methionine
Skin Conditioning
Theanine
Emollient
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dimethyl Sulfone, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Natto Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer, Panthenol, Arginine, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, Beta-Glucan, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Lysine Hcl, Proline, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Acetyl Methionine, Theanine, Copper Tripeptide-1
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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.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineBeta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi. It hydrates the skin and helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
As an antioxidant, beta-glucan helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show this ingredient may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractPolyquaternium-51 is a polymer salt. It helps hydrate the skin by creating a film on top. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Proline is an amino-acid. It helps moisturize the skin and plays an important role in creating proteins.
Our skin uses proline as one of the building blocks for producing collagen.
In medicine, proline is used as an osmoprotectant. This means it helps prevent oxidative degradation in other drugs.
Our bodies are able to produce proline naturally, but certain conditions may inhibit this production. In that case, proline can be obtained from eating egg whites, soy protein, dairy products, asparagus, mushrooms, and seaweed.
Learn more about ProlineWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
