What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Juice
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Trilaureth-4 Phosphate
EmulsifyingCynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Sea Salt
Abrasive
Aspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingBifida Ferment Extract
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Silanetriol
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningRice Amino Acids
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Triethylhexanoin, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Tocopherol, Water, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Pyrus Malus Juice, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Polyquaternium-51, Betaine, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Sea Salt, Aspergillus Ferment, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Madecassoside, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Bifida Ferment Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Silanetriol, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Rice Amino Acids
Water
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Panthenol 2.97%
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Water, 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 is one of four active compounds found in Centella asiatica and is one of the main reasons Centella is so effective at calming irritated skin and supporting the moisture barrier.
There's a solid body of peer-reviewed research backing Madecassoside for several skin benefits. Studies have found:
Madecassoside pairs well with other hydrating or antioxidant ingredients like Ascorbic Acid or Hyaluronic Acid.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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