This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.

This brightening essence is formulated around Ascorbic Acid and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin.

General Moisturizer
Essence
Japanese Japan
Japanese Japan

What's inside

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

No concerns

Reviews

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Absorbs Well 60% Hydrating 60% Light 60%
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Light Scent 30% Works Well 30% Strong Scent 30%

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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 Glycol

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