What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArctium Majus Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Viscum Album Extract
Skin ConditioningHypericum Perforatum Extract
AntimicrobialSaponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialButylene Glycol
Humectant
Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract
Perfuming
PEG-8
HumectantPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPEG-8/Smdi Copolymer
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Zinc PCA
Humectant
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Potassium Alum
AstringentGlycerin
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHamamelis Virginiana Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Arctium Majus Root Extract, Viscum Album Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract, PEG-8, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract, Potassium Hydroxide, PEG-8/Smdi Copolymer, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Zinc PCA, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Alum, Glycerin, Arginine, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Oleanolic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Oak Root Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthemum Sinense Flower Extract
CleansingUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Magnolia Kobus Branch/Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Schisandra Chinensis Callus Extract
Skin Protecting1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tuna Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingLinum Alpinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Solanum Virginianum Extract
Skin ConditioningEel Extract
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingIllicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantAesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Smilax China Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Cananga Odorata Macrophylla Flower Extract
Perfuming
Wine Extract
Antioxidant
Eisenia Arborea Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Ethyl Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Oak Root Extract, Chrysanthemum Sinense Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Magnolia Kobus Branch/Flower/Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Callus Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tuna Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Linum Alpinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Phytosterols, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Mentha Piperita Oil, Panthenol, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Betaine, Solanum Virginianum Extract, Eel Extract, Xanthan Gum, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Gold, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Smilax China Bark Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Cananga Odorata Macrophylla Flower Extract, Wine Extract, Eisenia Arborea Extract, Phenoxyethanol
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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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinMentha Piperita Leaf Extract is extract from peppermint leaves.
Studies show peppermint extract have antimicrobial properties against some bacteria and fungi.
In large percentages, peppermint extract may sensitize the skin.
Learn more about Mentha Piperita Leaf ExtractPotassium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic potash. It is used to fix the pH of a product or as a cleaning agent in soap. In cleansers, it is used for the saponification of oils.
Sapnification is the process of creating fatty acid metal salts from triglycerides and a strong base. During this process, Potassium Hydroxide is used up and is not present in the final product.
Using high concentrations of Potassium Hydroxide have shown to irritate the skin.
Learn more about Potassium Hydroxide
