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Ingredients Side-by-side
Oryza Sativa Extract 77.78%
Absorbent
Methylpropanediol
SolventTriethylhexanoin
MaskingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Extract 77.78%, Methylpropanediol, Triethylhexanoin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Water, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Butylene Glycol, Adenosine, Cellulose Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Vinyldimethicone
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Olivate
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Albatrellus Confluens Extract
Humectant
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Artemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Gossypium Herbaceum Extract
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Vinyldimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Carbomer, Cetearyl Olivate, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Albatrellus Confluens Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Adenosine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Gossypium Herbaceum Extract, Tromethamine, Myristic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dextrin
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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
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 AdenosineButylene 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideWater. 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
