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Houttuynia Cordata Extract 77%
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventTromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingMadecassoside
AntioxidantAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Houttuynia Cordata Extract 77%, Water, Gluconolactone, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Sodium Phytate
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycereth-26
HumectantBetaine
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantDiphenyl Dimethicone
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantTriethylhexanoin
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin ConditioningSphingomonas Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
MaskingRetinol
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Triethylhexanoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Allantoin, Octyldodeceth-16, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Phytosterols, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Retinol, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP
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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.
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
Betaine 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 BetaineWater. 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