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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Aspergillus/Rice Ferment Extract
HumectantSaccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate Extract
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate
HumectantGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSphingomonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTaraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Water, Butylene Glycol, Rice Ferment Filtrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aspergillus/Rice Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate
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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 GlycolGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate (GFF) is a byproduct of fermenting Galactomyces yeast (the same yeast traditionally used to brew sake, Japan's beloved rice wine).
Sake brewers have long been known for their remarkably youthful hands. This is what actually first sparked scientific interest in GFF's skin benefits.
GFF works by stimulating filaggrin production in the skin. Filaggrin is a protein that binds structural proteins in the outer skin layer together to form a tight barrier that shields against allergens, bacteria, and moisture loss.
It's also a key building block of our natural moisturizing factors (NMF), or the network of compounds that keep skin plump and hydrated.
By boosting filaggrin, GFF helps strengthen both our barrier and our skin's ability to retain moisture.
Beyond hydration, GFF has notable antioxidant properties that help protect against oxidative stress and UV-induced inflammation.
Research also suggests it may help regulate sebum and keratin production. This could be an interesting option for those concerned about oiliness or skin texture.
Fungal acne:
This ingredient doesn't contain fatty acids or oils that could feed Malassezia, and the yeast used to make it (Galactomyces) is a different genera of fungi from Malassezia. The presence of one doesn't stimulate the other.
However, there is a concern raised by some communities that this ingredient could trigger a reaction in people who are broadly sensitive to yeast/fungal-derived ingredients.
Learn more about Galactomyces Ferment FiltrateRice Ferment Filtrate is created by fermenting rice, or oryza sativa. A common name for this ingredient is sake, the traditional Japanese fermented rice alcoholic beverage.
Rice ferment is skin-conditioning and contains anti-aging components.
Rice contains 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 2013 found fermented rice water to help decrease sun damage by increasing collagen production.
Learn more about Rice Ferment FiltrateWater. 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!
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