What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Canola Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Monascus/Rice Ferment
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Water, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Panthenol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ectoin, Pentylene Glycol, Allantoin, Adenosine, Parfum, Sodium Gluconate, Disodium EDTA, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Madecassoside, Canola Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Monascus/Rice Ferment, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Enteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingCodium Tomentosum Extract
Skin ProtectingMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Betaine, Allantoin, Sodium PCA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, C12-14 Pareth-12, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
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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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAMadecassoside 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 MadecassosideParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumWater. 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
