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Key Ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine
Skin ConditioningPotassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hexylresorcinol
Antimicrobial
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Dextran
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyproline
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPullulan
Silica
Abrasive
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningWater, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hexylresorcinol, Ethyl Linoleate, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Dextran, Nonapeptide-1, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Proline, Hydroxyproline, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Silica, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Gluconate
Lentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine
Skin ConditioningMyristoyl Nonapeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Tetrapeptide-30
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-68
Bleaching
Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
EmollientGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Oleate
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventEthoxydiglycol
HumectantPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Lentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract, Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine, Myristoyl Nonapeptide-3, Tetrapeptide-30, Oligopeptide-68, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract, Algae Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Oleate, Disodium EDTA, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Ethoxydiglycol, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol
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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.
We don't have a description for Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine yet.
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolWe don't have a description for Diglucosyl Gallic Acid yet.
Glycerin (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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate (PAD) comes from the condensation of azelaic acid mixed with glycine.
This ingredient has similar properties to azelaic acid; it can help reduce sebum production and soothe skin. PAD also inhibits tyrosinase activity to help brighten skin. Tyrosinase is an enzyme that controls melanin production.
A study from 2023 found 5% PAD combined with nicotinamide (a form of niacin) effectively reduced melanin production after 6 weeks.
Several studies from the 2010's also show PAD to be effective in alleviating symptoms of Rosacea.
Though this ingredient is considered a gentle active, higher amounts may result in irritation.
Unlike azelaic acid, this ingredient is water-soluble. This property makes it easier to formulate into skincare products.
Learn more about Potassium Azeloyl DiglycinatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
