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What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
C12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMethyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Water, Methylpropanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, C12-14 Alketh-12, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Betaine, Arginine, Sodium Citrate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Adenosine, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Extract
Skin ProtectingBee Venom
Astringent
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Brassica Oleracea Gemmifera Extract
AstringentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDiethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
PEG-100 Stearate
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Linalool
Perfuming
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentOryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract
Skin ConditioningFragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Vulgaris Extract
Skin ProtectingT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Raphanus Sativus Sprout Powder
Skin ConditioningLaureth-4
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLaureth-23
CleansingSodium Iodide
AntimicrobialVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingStomach Extract
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Salmon Egg Extract
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Horse Fat
Skin ConditioningMethylparaben
Preservative
Hizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Betaine
Humectant
Caviar Extract
Skin ConditioningFragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
AstringentCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Swiftlet Nest Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Citrus Junos Extract
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Apium Graveolens Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSnail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Nitrate
SoothingLactuca Scariola Sativa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Diacetyl Boldine
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Triethanolamine
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingGlyoxal
Antimicrobial
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Milk Protein Extract
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Comb Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate/Hema Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cellulose Gum, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sodium Citrate, Beta-Glucan, Rubus Idaeus Extract, Bee Venom, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Brassica Oleracea Gemmifera Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Carbomer, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Propolis Extract, PEG-100 Stearate, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Linalool, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Methyl Gluceth-20, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Punica Granatum Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract, Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Arginine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Chamomilla Vulgaris Extract, T-Butyl Alcohol, Raphanus Sativus Sprout Powder, Laureth-4, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cholesterol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-23, Sodium Iodide, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Carbomer, Stomach Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Salmon Egg Extract, Glycereth-26, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Alcohol, Horse Fat, Methylparaben, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Betaine, Caviar Extract, Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Parfum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Swiftlet Nest Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Citrus Junos Extract, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Apium Graveolens Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Persea Gratissima Oil, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipropylene Glycol, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Sodium Nitrate, Lactuca Scariola Sativa Leaf Extract, Yeast Extract, Diacetyl Boldine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Triethanolamine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Glyoxal, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Milk Protein Extract, Butylene Glycol, Comb Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate/Hema Crosspolymer
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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
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineBetaine 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 BetaineCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
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.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate is created from the diester of stearic acid and the condensation product of methylglucose and Polyglycerin-3.
As an emulsifier, it is used to bind ingredients together. Many ingredients, such as oils and water, separate naturally. Emulsifiers prevent them from separating to ensure even consistency in texture.
One of the manufacturer for this ingredient states it is vegetable-based. It is also claimed to be stable at both high and low temperatures.
This ingredient may not be safe for fungal acne. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
