What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Potassium Chloride
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Sulfate
Astringent
Betaine
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Serine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Alanine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Silkworm Extract
Skin ConditioningPoria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
AstringentPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Schizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningPogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Citrus Unshiu Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningCnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Alcohol, Sodium PCA, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Lactate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Gluceth-20, Potassium Chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Arginine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Aluminum Sulfate, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sorbitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Serine, Glycine, Copper Gluconate, Glutamic Acid, Alanine, Lysine, Threonine, Proline, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Silkworm Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Schizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract, Citrus Unshiu Pericarp Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Silkworm Extract
Skin ConditioningPoria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
AstringentPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Schizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningPogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Citrus Unshiu Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningCnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAlcohol, Water, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Phytosphingosine, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Silkworm Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Schizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract, Citrus Unshiu Pericarp Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is also called ethanol or ethyl alcohol. It is denatured, meaning made undrinkable for cosmetic use.
In formulas, it:
Is it bad for your skin?
The answer comes down to concentration. Patch and wash studies have found highly concentrated alcohol-based hand rubs (60-100%) cause less barrier disruption than washing with a basic detergent like SLS. The only measurable effect in these studies was a temporary dip in skin hydration.
Concentrations below 12-15% in leave-on cosmetics is generally well-tolerated. Concentrations above start to see increased transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and reduced hydration.
In concentrations about 58%, it creates temporary channels in your skin's lipid layers to become more permeable and allow other ingredients to slip through easily.
This ingredient can be up to 80% of the formula in alcohol-based perfumes.
Overall, this ingredient is probably harmless if found lower down an ingredients list but worth side-eyeing if it's high up (especially if your barrier is already struggling).
Alcohol can worsen dry skin, eczema, and oily skin, especially at higher concentrations. This is because it can increase transepidermal water loss and decrease hydration to disrupt the skin barrier.
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
True allergic contact dermatitis to ethanol is uncommon, but be sure to patch test if you have dry or sensitive skin.
Learn more about AlcoholWe don't have a description for Citrus Unshiu Pericarp Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Cnidium Officinale Root Extract yet.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractGinseng root is a well-loved ingredient in Asian skincare for good reason. It hydrates the skin, soothes irritation, and helps even out skin tone.
In traditional East Asian medicine, ginseng has been used for centuries both as food and as a healing remedy, and modern research continues to confirm its skin benefits.
One of the standout features of ginseng is its ability to improve blood circulation and oxygen delivery to the skin, bringing a fresh supply of nutrients to support overall skin health. It also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This helps to protect your skin against damage from UV exposure, pollution, and daily stress.
Additionally, studies suggest that ginseng may help reduce hyperpigmentation by inhibiting tyrosinase, the enzyme involved in melanin production.
There are different types of ginseng used in skincare, and while they all share core benefits, their potency can vary.
Most products use fresh or white ginseng because it’s more affordable. However, red ginseng, produced by steaming the root, contains higher levels of ginsenosides, which are compounds with proven anti-aging effects. These ginsenosides help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improve skin elasticity.
Note: All forms of ginseng are listed simply as “Panax ginseng” in ingredient lists. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about which type of ginseng is used in their ingredients.
For general antioxidant benefits, any ginseng extract will do, but for wrinkle care or firmer skin, red or fermented ginseng is often more effective.
In short, ginseng is a powerhouse ingredient that supports hydration, radiance, and resilience.
Learn more about Panax Ginseng Root ExtractPogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract is a fragrance.
We don't have a description for Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Schizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Silkworm Extract yet.
Water. 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
