What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Oryza Sativa Bran Water 77%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Butanediol
HumectantBetaine
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
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-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, 1,2-Butanediol, 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, Butylene Glycol, 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 ConditioningOryza Sativa Powder
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethanolamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Deceth-7
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Methylparaben
Preservative
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Retinoyl Hyaluronate
Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
HumectantAscorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbylpropyl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
HumectantButylparaben
Masking
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Oryza Sativa Powder, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Sodium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, Deceth-7, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Methylparaben, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Retinoyl Hyaluronate, Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate, Ascorbylpropyl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Butylparaben, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Benzoate
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
Butylene 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 ChlorphenesinGlycerin (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 GlycerinLactococcus Ferment Lysate is a postbiotic created by fermenting Lactoccus lactis, a type of bacteria more commonly used to create Lactic acid.
Postbiotics are inactive molecules produced by probiotic bacteria that provide skin benefits.
This ingredient offers promising benefits, but it is relatively new and more evidence is needed to prove its efficacy. The manufacturer claims this ingredient:
A study from 2022 found this ingredient helped protect skin against damaged from UV exposure (though this should not replace your sunscreen!).
The lysate in the ingredient name refers to a fluid that forms from breaking down the cell membrane.
Learn more about Lactococcus Ferment LysateNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium 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 BenzoateSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
