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Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C13-15 Alkane
SolventTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Glycerin
Humectant
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Palmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Pea
Skin ConditioningAsparagopsis Armata Extract
Skin ProtectingAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Pancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingGanoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin Protecting
Lentinus Edodes Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientDiacetyl Boldine
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glucose
Humectant
Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Pentapeptide-34 Trifluoroacetate
Emollient
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Caprylate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Phytate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Succinate
BufferingSorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C13-15 Alkane, Tranexamic Acid, Glycerin, Alpha-Arbutin, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Hydrolyzed Pea, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Lentinus Edodes Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Diacetyl Boldine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Lactobacillus, Bisabolol, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Glucose, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Pentapeptide-34 Trifluoroacetate, C14-22 Alcohols, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sorbitan Caprylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Propanediol, Carbomer, Sodium Phytate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Succinate, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Acutiloba Leaf
MaskingAlpinia Speciosa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Pyrola Incarnata Extract
Skin ConditioningOleoyl Potentilla Erecta Root Catechins
Antioxidant
2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Methoxysalicylate
BleachingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Diglycerin
Humectant
Pancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingTriethylhexanoin
MaskingPPG-3 Dipivalate
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Talc
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Succinoglycan
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract, Caffeine, Betaine, Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Leaf, Alpinia Speciosa Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Pyrola Incarnata Extract, Oleoyl Potentilla Erecta Root Catechins, 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Methoxysalicylate, Alcohol, Citric Acid, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Diglycerin, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Potassium Hydroxide, Triethylhexanoin, PPG-3 Dipivalate, Silica, Talc, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77891, Water, Tocopherol, PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Succinoglycan
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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.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateWe don't have a description for Pancratium Maritimum Extract yet.
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.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
