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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Freesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMonarda Didyma Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantOriganum Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Water, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Origanum Vulgare Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Propolis Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethyl Sulfone
SolventDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexanamide Serinol
EmollientOleamide Mea
Methylbenzyl Methylbenzimidazole Piperidinylmethanone
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate
Arginine
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingWater, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethyl Sulfone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Madecassoside, Zinc Gluconate, Allantoin, Ethylhexanamide Serinol, Oleamide Mea, Methylbenzyl Methylbenzimidazole Piperidinylmethanone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate, Arginine, Sodium Citrate
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
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 GlycyrrhizateMadecassoside is one of four active compounds found in Centella asiatica and is one of the main reasons Centella is so effective at calming irritated skin and supporting the moisture barrier.
There's a solid body of peer-reviewed research backing Madecassoside for several skin benefits. Studies have found:
Madecassoside pairs well with other hydrating or antioxidant ingredients like Ascorbic Acid or Hyaluronic Acid.
Learn more about MadecassosideSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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 Water
