What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Lactobacillus/Leaf Ferment Filtrate 60%
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ecklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningC12-13 Alketh-9
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Flavescens Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Sodium Phytate
Alteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Betaine
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
MaskingGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningTyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Valine
MaskingThreonine
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicHistidine
Humectant
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Folic Acid
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantMenthol
Masking
Menthyl Lactate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Lactobacillus/Leaf Ferment Filtrate 60%, Water, Butylene Glycol, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ecklonia Cava Extract, C12-13 Alketh-9, Glycerin, Propanediol, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Arginine, Niacinamide, Allantoin, Betaine Salicylate, Caffeine, Hydrolyzed Silk, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Phytate, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Glycine, Betaine, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Valine, Threonine, Proline, Isoleucine, Biotin, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Beta-Glucan, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Tocopherol, Cyanocobalamin, Beta-Carotene, Linoleic Acid, Thiamine Hcl, Riboflavin, Menthol, Menthyl Lactate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ruta Graveolens Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVinca Minor Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Root Extract
HumectantAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Santalum Album Extract
CleansingSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingLotus Maritimus Flower/Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Solanum Nigrum Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPrunus Mume Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Mango Seed Oil PEG-70 Esters
Emollient
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Carapa Guianensis Seed Oil
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
Emollient
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientGlucose
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Tea-Lactate
HumectantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Tri-Hydrogenated Rosinate
EmollientStearalkonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Dicocodimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Ruta Graveolens Leaf/Stem Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Vinca Minor Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Root Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Santalum Album Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lotus Maritimus Flower/Leaf Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Solanum Nigrum Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Prunus Mume Seed Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Mango Seed Oil PEG-70 Esters, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Carapa Guianensis Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Glucose, Butylene Glycol, Dimethiconol, Tea-Lactate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glyceryl Tri-Hydrogenated Rosinate, Stearalkonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Dicocodimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Benzoate, Parfum
Alternatives
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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin (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 GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumTocopherol 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 Water
