What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
No key ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Panax Ginseng Root Water
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Oil
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Ginsenosides
Skin ConditioningPoncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAstragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
EmollientLycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningImperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Leonurus Sibiricus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
SoothingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Lecithin
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEthyl Hexanediol
SolventParfum
Masking
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Panax Ginseng Root Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Panax Ginseng Root Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ginsenosides, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Leonurus Sibiricus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Butylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethyl Hexanediol, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Coumarin, Limonene, Linalool
Reviews
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
