What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantBetaine
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPhyllostachys Nigra Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPhyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract
AntioxidantSodium Phytate
Alcohol
AntimicrobialBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningAspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Betaine, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phyllostachys Nigra Leaf Extract, Phyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract, Sodium Phytate, Alcohol, Beta-Glucan, Aspergillus Ferment, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Parfum
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLactobacillus/Rice Ferment
Skin ConditioningTaraxacum Platycarpum Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingBetaine
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientHydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientPrunus Salicina Fruit Extract
AntioxidantPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientPleurotus Ferulae/Panax Ginseng Berry Extract Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOphiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingRehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAstragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
EmollientAngelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningWine Extract
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Taraxacum Platycarpum Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Betaine, Panthenol, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Prunus Salicina Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Pleurotus Ferulae/Panax Ginseng Berry Extract Ferment Filtrate, Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Wine Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
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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
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about Glycerin