What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPPG-3 Myristyl Ether
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Dipsacus Sylvestris Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propanediol
Solvent
Tromethamine
BufferingSilybum Marianum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Escin
TonicChenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPersea Gratissima Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningMusa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientKalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Orthosiphon Stamineus Extract
Skin ConditioningHedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingMangifera Indica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Jania Rubens Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingEngelhardtia Chrysolepis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCallicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, PPG-3 Myristyl Ether, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Dipsacus Sylvestris Extract, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Silybum Marianum Seed Oil, Carbomer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Escin, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Xanthan Gum, Persea Gratissima Oil Unsaponifiables, Caramel, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Orthosiphon Stamineus Extract, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Mangifera Indica Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Jania Rubens Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Engelhardtia Chrysolepis Leaf Extract, CI 14700, Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract
Portulaca Oleracea Extract 76%
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Oyster Extract
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Dextrin
AbsorbentPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantDisodium EDTA
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingEthyl Hexanediol
SolventMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Pantolactone
Humectant
Polyacrylamide
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
PEG-5 Soy Sterol
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol
Cleansing
Tromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCeteth-5
EmulsifyingCeteth-3
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPortulaca Oleracea Extract 76%, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Glycerin, Oyster Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Acetyl Glutamine, Sodium Polyacrylate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Dextrin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Caramel, Disodium EDTA, Laureth-7, Ethyl Hexanediol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Pantolactone, Polyacrylamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-5 Soy Sterol, Cholesterol, PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Ceteth-5, Ceteth-3, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
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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 GlycolWe don't have a description for Caramel yet.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract comes from the Goji Berry. Goji berries are native to China and can be found across Eurasia.
Goji berries contain polysaccharides, carotenoids and flavonoids. Antioxidants help your body fight off free-radical molecules. These molecules are unstable and may damage your skin. By making free-radicals more stable, antioxidants can help with anti-aging.
Polysaccharides help hydrate the top layer of skin due to its ability to mimic natural carbohydrates.
Learn more about Lycium Barbarum Fruit ExtractTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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!
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