What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Oryza Sativa Bran Water 77%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Aspergillus/Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Yeast Beta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningYeast Amino Acids
HumectantYeast Polysaccharides
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Yeast
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Polypeptides
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Rice Bran Ferment
Humectant
Monascus/Rice Ferment
Antioxidant
Monascus Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningBacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Soy Protein Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Bacillus/Rice Bran Extract/Soybean Extract Ferment Filtrate
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus/Bean Seed Extract/Sodium Glutamate Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Grape Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Laminaria Saccharina Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate
HumectantSaccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantLactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Extract Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment
Skin ProtectingLactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Wasabia Japonica Root Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Water Hyacinth Ferment
Skin ProtectingLactobacillus/Algae Extract Ferment
Skin ProtectingChlorella Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
Humectant
Saccharomyces Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Schizosaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Bacillus/Glutamic Acid Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningBacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Calcium Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Water 77%, Water, Trehalose, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Aspergillus/Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Citric Acid, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Yeast Beta-Glucan, Yeast Amino Acids, Yeast Polysaccharides, Yeast Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract, Yeast Ferment Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Saccharomyces Polypeptides, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Saccharomyces/Rice Bran Ferment, Monascus/Rice Ferment, Monascus Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/Soy Protein Ferment, Bacillus/Rice Bran Extract/Soybean Extract Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Bean Seed Extract/Sodium Glutamate Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Grape Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Saccharomyces/Laminaria Saccharina Ferment, Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate, Caramel, Lactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Extract Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment, Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment, Lactobacillus/Wasabia Japonica Root Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Water Hyacinth Ferment, Lactobacillus/Algae Extract Ferment, Chlorella Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Schizosaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Bacillus/Glutamic Acid Ferment Filtrate, Bacillus Ferment, Lactococcus Ferment, Lactobacillus, Lactobacillus Ferment, Saccharomyces Ferment, Saccharomyces/Calcium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates Copolymer
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Triethanolamine
BufferingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingSodium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Disodium EDTA
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Germ Extract
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum
Emulsion Stabilising
Glucose
Humectant
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Allantoin, Ethoxydiglycol, Ferulic Acid, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Panthenol, Sodium Benzoate, Triethanolamine, Chlorphenesin, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Sodium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Glycol, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Glucose, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Beeswax, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate
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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 GlycolChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinCitric 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 AcidDisodium 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 EDTAGlycerin (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 GlycerinPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePropylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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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