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Ingredients Side-by-side
Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Tromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Pullulan
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Garcinia Cambogia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingRetinal
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Kummerowia Striata Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cinchona Pubescens Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningLeptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantGlyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Arachidonate
Emollient
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicSucrose
Humectant
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningSodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Rice Ferment Filtrate, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Cetearyl Olivate, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Pullulan, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oryza Sativa Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Garcinia Cambogia Fruit Extract, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Polyglutamic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Malt Extract, Retinal, Panthenol, Kummerowia Striata Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cinchona Pubescens Bark Extract, Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Glyceryl Linolenate, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Tranexamic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Biotin, Sucrose, Thiamine Hcl, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Cyanocobalamin, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Powder
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-67
Propanediol
Solvent
Coptis Japonica Extract
AntimicrobialEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Coconut Acid, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Oryza Sativa Powder, Sodium Isethionate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Polyquaternium-67, Propanediol, Coptis Japonica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Dextrin, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
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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
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 GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinOryza Sativa Extract comes from the rice grain, Oryza sativa. Rice extract has wound healing, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.
Rice grains contain numerous antioxidants which may help with anti-aging, such as vitamin E. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radical molecules. Unstable free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and accelerate signs of aging.
A study from 2002 found rice to help increase the rate of wound healing. The same study found an improvement of skin barrier function in the patients after taking rice baths.
Numerous in-vitro studies have found rice water to help decrease sun damage by increasing collagen production and inhibiting the process of tyrosinase.
Long story short- tyrosinase is an enzyme that controls melanin production. Our bodies start producing melanin (AKA tanning) when exposed to UV radiation to protect against damage. Rice water is found to partially block this process.
Though more research is needed on rice's ability to help with UV protection, recent studies seem promising.
Wondering why rice is hydrating? The protein in rice have emollient properties. Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in, keeping your skin moisturized.
Some rice extract may have mildly-exfoliating properties. These are mainly limited to Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran and Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Powder.
This rice was first cultivated in China over 10,000 years ago. Many cultures throughout Asia have used rice water on skin and hair for centuries.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa ExtractWater. 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
