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Water
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningKojic Acid
AntioxidantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningArctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicCamellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentCitric Acid
BufferingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingLactobacillus/Papaya Fruit Ferment Extract
AbrasiveLecithin
EmollientMaltodextrin
AbsorbentMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Extract
AntioxidantOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantPotassium Sorbate
PreservativePullulan
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
MaskingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
AbrasiveSodium Benzoate
MaskingSodium Citrate
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Tocopherol
AntioxidantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Kojic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Biotin, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lactobacillus/Papaya Fruit Ferment Extract, Lecithin, Maltodextrin, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Pullulan, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Salicylic Acid, Sclerotium Gum, Silica, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingRubia Cordifolia Stem Extract
HumectantCrocus Sativus Callus Extract
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantRosa Damascena Flower
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientBerberis Aristata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningVetiveria Zizanoides Root Extract
PerfumingSymplocos Racemosa Bark Extract
HumectantBrassica Juncea Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCyperus Rotundus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMesua Ferrea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Cerasoides Extract
Butea Monosperma Flower Extract
Callicarpa Macrophylla Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningInula Racemosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningFicus Benghalensis Bark/Bud Extract
PreservativeRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingGeraniol
PerfumingEugenol
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingAlpha-Terpinene
PerfumingL-Alpha-Pinene
PerfumingL-Beta-Pinene
PerfumingFarnesol
PerfumingGeranyl Acetate
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingNeral
PerfumingSesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Rubia Cordifolia Stem Extract, Crocus Sativus Callus Extract, Tocopherol, Rosa Damascena Flower, Water, Glycine Soja Oil, Berberis Aristata Root Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Extract, Symplocos Racemosa Bark Extract, Brassica Juncea Seed Extract, Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract, Mesua Ferrea Flower Extract, Prunus Cerasoides Extract, Butea Monosperma Flower Extract, Callicarpa Macrophylla Fruit Extract, Inula Racemosa Root Extract, Ficus Benghalensis Bark/Bud Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Geraniol, Eugenol, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Alpha-Terpinene, L-Alpha-Pinene, L-Beta-Pinene, Farnesol, Geranyl Acetate, Linalool, Neral
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These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Curcuma 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 ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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