What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Polyester-5
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Tuber Melanosporum Extract
HumectantZinc PCA
Humectant
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientLespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Tinctorium Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Collybia Mushroom Extract
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Polyester-5, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Hydroxyacetophenone, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tuber Melanosporum Extract, Zinc PCA, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Lespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract, Polygonum Tinctorium Leaf/Stem Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Collybia Mushroom Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Water
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
Vp/Va Copolymer
Glycereth-26
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Succinic Acid
BufferingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Malachite Extract
Antioxidant
Water, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Alcohol, Propanediol, Vp/Va Copolymer, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Succinic Acid, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Zinc PCA, Resveratrol, Bisabolol, Malachite Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilWater. 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 WaterZinc PCA (or "zinc salt") differs slightly from zinc itself. PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid. However, Zinc PCA comes from zinc.
It can help reduce redness, regulate sebum, and promote the general healing process of the skin.
Zinc PCA tends to be especially useful for those with oily, acne-prone skin. It's certainly an ingredient worth trying out!
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