This brightening moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Alpha-Arbutin to brighten dull-looking skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
This calming moisturizer is formulated around Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract and Beta-Glucan to calm redness and hydrate skin.
What's inside
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Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantPEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingIsohexadecane
EmollientPolysilicone-3
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingLaureth-7
EmulsifyingSaccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Saururus Chinensis Leaf/Root Extract
Antimicrobial
Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Oats
Skin ConditioningFructose
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingChrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
CI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Lespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Alpha-Arbutin, Betaine, Cyclopentasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acetyl Glucosamine, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Panthenol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Isohexadecane, Polysilicone-3, Bisabolol, Polysorbate 80, Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Laureth-7, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Beta-Glucan, Saururus Chinensis Leaf/Root Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Sorbitan Oleate, Hydrolyzed Oats, Fructose, Glycerin, Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract, Phosphatidylcholine, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, CI 16255, Ceramide NP, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Lespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Isohexadecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Artemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Isohexadecane, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Beta-Glucan, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Tromethamine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Maltodextrin, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Allantoin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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
Beta-Glucan is a soluble polysaccharide (a chain of glucose sugars) sourced from the cells walls of oats, baker's yeast, mushrooms, and seaweed.
It's a rare ingredient that pulls double-duty as a heavy-duty hydrator and skin-soothing repair agent.
On the surface, it acts as a humectant that holds water in place and reduces moisture loss for a plumper, smoother feel, while its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties make it a great pick for calming redness or sensitive skin
The more interesting story is underneath:
Despite its large molecular size, oat beta-glucan has been shown to penetrate the epidermis and reach the dermis by slipping between skin cells. Here, it interacts with fibroblasts and macrophages to nudge collagen synthesis and support wound repair.
A small 2005 split-face clinical study of 27 subjects found topical beta-glucan produced measurable reductions in wrinkle depth, height, and roughness after 8 weeks of use.
It is worth noting the trial was small and the penetration testing used frozen, irradiated skin so the anti-aging data is encouraging rather than definitive.
This ingredient gets along with pretty much everything and is typically used around 0.1-1%.
Fungal acne: This ingredient is not a food source for the Malassezia yeast because it is a glucose polysaccharide with no fatty acid or ester component.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanButylene 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 is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinIsohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecaneWater. 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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