What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantTriethylhexanoin
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningStreptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
HumectantBetaine
HumectantTrilaureth-4 Phosphate
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Citric Acid
BufferingPyrus Malus Juice
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentSea Salt
AbrasiveCynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantAspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantMadecassoside
AntioxidantHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
HumectantSilanetriol
Bifida Ferment Extract
HumectantHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningRice Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Water, Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Water, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Betaine, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-51, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Pyrus Malus Juice, Oryza Sativa Extract, Sea Salt, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Tocopherol, Aspergillus Ferment, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Madecassoside, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Silanetriol, Bifida Ferment Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Rice Amino Acids
Water
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventPanthenol 2.97%
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientAdenosine
Skin ConditioningMyristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
MaskingSalvia Officinalis Oil
MaskingElettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantLinoleic Acid
CleansingPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
MaskingMentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
MaskingJuniperus Mexicana Oil
MaskingWater, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Propanediol, Panthenol 2.97%, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Adenosine, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea, Madecassoside, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Linoleic Acid, Phytosterols, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil
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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
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidMadecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.
One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.
Learn more about MadecassosidePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolWater. 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