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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Water
Skin ConditioningSimethicone
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Hizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid Polypeptide
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Dextrin
AbsorbentCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Glycine
Buffering
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sophora Flavescens Root Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
Antimicrobial
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingAlanine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Valine
MaskingPancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingThreonine
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Trideceth-10
CleansingTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Water, Simethicone, Panthenol, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide, Lactobacillus Ferment, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Dextrin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycine, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Valine, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Threonine, Proline, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Cellulose Gum, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Trideceth-10, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Disodium EDTA, T-Butyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Polyglutamic Acid, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Betaine
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingPolyacrylamide
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingMethylparaben
Preservative
Vitis Vinifera Callus Culture Extract
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientHydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientLecithin
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingSqualane
Emollient
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Polyacrylamide, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenyl Trimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Methylparaben, Vitis Vinifera Callus Culture Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Lecithin, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Squalane, Phytosterols, Ceramide NP, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Propanediol, Allantoin, Panthenol, Betaine, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
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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.
Adenosine is a purine nucleoside that your body already makes in every cell. In skincare, it acts mainly as a skin conditioning and anti-aging agent.
The way it works is fairly well mapped out:
Your skin has cells called fibroblasts that build collagen (the stuff that keeps skin firm and smooth). Adenosine basically flips a switch on these cells that tells them to get to work making more collagen and other proteins. These cells slow down on their own as skin ages, so Adenosine helps give them a little nudge to keep going.
The clinical backing is pretty solid too.
A blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 126 women aged 45-65 tested a 0.1% cream twice daily and found real improvements in crow's feet and frown lines using a precise 3D skin-mapping technique; these changes showed up by week 3 and held at 2 months.
A later study using Adenosine-loaded dissolving microneedle patches reported gains in wrinkle depth, dermal density, elasticity, and hydration.
On concentrations, South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has set 0.04% as the approved functional anti-wrinkle level. You'll typically see this ingredient used somewhere in the 0.04-0.1% range since it works at low doses.
This ingredient has been found safe for cosmetics with the data showing no irritation or sensitization.
Overall, this is a great ingredient for any anti-aging routine and has no photosensitizing effect, so it suits both AM and PM use.
Learn more about AdenosineBetaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 GlycolCarbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
Learn more about CarbomerDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
