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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract
AntiseborrhoeicBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Psoralea Corylifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAmethyst Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
AstringentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Bakuchiol, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Psoralea Corylifolia Fruit Extract, Amethyst Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Gluconolactone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Phytate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Sea Water Extract
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Collagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Algae Extract
Emollient
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract
HumectantLimonene
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract
AntiseborrhoeicCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Coconut Alkanes, Isopropyl Myristate, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Glycerin, Isododecane, Persea Gratissima Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Sea Water Extract, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Collagen Amino Acids, Algae Extract, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract, Limonene, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Linalool, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Arginine, Potassium Sorbate, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Tocopherol, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E.
It also contains sugars in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Aloe is known to be anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, healing, and protect against UV rays.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Flower ExtractCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract is also known as Ivy Gourd Fruit Extract. It has skin conditioning properties.
Corallina Officinalis Extract is from the red seaweed, Corallina Officinalis. This seaweed is found all over the world but is most common in the rocky shores of Great Britain and Ireland.
Corallina Officinalis Extract contains antioxidant and emollient properties.
Extracted polysaccharides, galactose and xylose, in red algae showed antioxidant activity. Antioxidants help with anti-aging by neutralizing free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA. Galactose is also a PHA.
Corallina Officinalis is structurally similar to coral due to its high calcium content.
Learn more about Corallina Officinalis ExtractCurcuma Longa Root Extract is from the spice, turmeric. Besides being a healthy and delicious spice, turmeric also has plenty of skincare benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.
Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant. Antioxidants help neutralize unstable free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin's cells and DNA. Curcumin may help with anti-aging.
Curcumin also has anti-inflammatory properties and can help soothe skin and reduce irritation. On top of that, curcumin has been shown to help prevent hyperpigmentation from sun damage.
The anti-microbial property of turmeric can make it effective in treating acne. This property has also been shown to help regulate the production of sebum.
Learn more about Curcuma Longa Root ExtractGluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactoneGlycerin 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 GlycerinLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc.
Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid.
This ingredient has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product.
Leuconostoc is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).
Learn more about Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.
The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.
We don't have a description for Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract yet.
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract comes from the Holy Basil plant. Holy Basil is native to India.
Holy Basil is rich in antioxidants due to its high romarinic acid, ferulic acid, and rutin content. This gives it skin brightening and soothing properties.
While Holy Basil has many claims to help fight acne, more research is needed.
One thing to note is the presence of tannins; tannins are naturally found in nature. However, this compound may be skin-sensitizing.
Learn more about Ocimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractWe don't have a description for Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract yet.
Water. 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!
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