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Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantKaolin
AbrasiveCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPropanediol
SolventJuglans Regia Shell Powder
AbrasiveTriethylhexanoin
MaskingBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingBentonite
AbsorbentPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingOlive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantPropylene Glycol
HumectantChromium Oxide Greens
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
EmollientCaprylhydroxamic Acid
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCetyl Alcohol
EmollientSodium Lactate
BufferingSerine
MaskingGlycine
BufferingGlucose
HumectantAlanine
MaskingArginine
MaskingAspartic Acid
MaskingPantolactone
HumectantMenthyl Lactate
Masking3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
MaskingSesame Amino Acids
HumectantLeucine
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentGlutamic Acid
HumectantProline
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPolymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentArtemisia Argyi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSucrose Stearate
EmollientPerilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingTaraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Notoginseng Root Extract
HumectantCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeDiazolidinyl Urea
PreservativeWater, Butylene Glycol, Kaolin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Triethylhexanoin, Behenyl Alcohol, C14-22 Alcohols, Bentonite, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Hydroxyacetophenone, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Propylene Glycol, Chromium Oxide Greens, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Niacinamide, Arachidyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77499, Panthenol, Stearyl Alcohol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, CI 77492, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Lactate, Serine, Glycine, Glucose, Alanine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Pantolactone, Menthyl Lactate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Valine, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Isoleucine, Ceramide NP, Salicylic Acid, Sesame Amino Acids, Leucine, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Dextrin, Glutamic Acid, Proline, Potassium Hydroxide, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Artemisia Argyi Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sucrose Stearate, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract, Panax Notoginseng Root Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Lactobacillus, Phenoxyethanol, Diazolidinyl Urea
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantArtemisia Montana Leaf Powder 2.1%
Exfoliating1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCordyceps Sinensis Extract
AntioxidantPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentMethylpropanediol
SolventLigularia Fishceri Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Davurica Bud Extract
AntioxidantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingGlyceryl Polyacrylate
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeAllantoin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Artemisia Montana Leaf Powder 2.1%, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Methylpropanediol, Ligularia Fishceri Leaf Extract, Rosa Davurica Bud Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Carbomer, Arginine, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA
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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.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineButylene 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 GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.
Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinPanthenol 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 PanthenolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract comes from the Japanese Knotweed plant native to Japan, Korea, and China.
This plant contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It contains high amounts of resveratrol, a potent antioxidant.
The root of the plant has been used in traditional folk medicine throughout Asia.
Learn more about Polygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid, a compound found in rosemary leaf, has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract comes from the Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap plant. This plant is native to Northeast Asia and can be found in China, Mongolia, Korea, and Siberia.
In cosmetics, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This is due to the flavonoid composition of Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract.
In Chinese traditional folk medicine, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is used to help treat lung issues and hypertension.
Learn more about Scutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum