What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Oak Root Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthemum Sinense Flower Extract
CleansingUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Magnolia Kobus Branch/Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Schisandra Chinensis Callus Extract
Skin Protecting1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tuna Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingLinum Alpinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Solanum Virginianum Extract
Skin ConditioningEel Extract
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingIllicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantAesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Smilax China Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Cananga Odorata Macrophylla Flower Extract
Perfuming
Wine Extract
Antioxidant
Eisenia Arborea Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Ethyl Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Oak Root Extract, Chrysanthemum Sinense Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Magnolia Kobus Branch/Flower/Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Callus Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tuna Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Linum Alpinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Phytosterols, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Mentha Piperita Oil, Panthenol, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Betaine, Solanum Virginianum Extract, Eel Extract, Xanthan Gum, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Gold, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Smilax China Bark Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Cananga Odorata Macrophylla Flower Extract, Wine Extract, Eisenia Arborea Extract, Phenoxyethanol
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Tromethamine
BufferingSqualane
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobionic Acid, Tromethamine, Squalane, Caprylyl Methicone, Carbomer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 80, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Oleate, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Ectoin, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Glycine Soja Oil, Retinol, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, BHT, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate 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
Butylene 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 GlycolThis ingredient comes from the cinnamon tree native to southern China.
Though cinnamon has a wonderful taste, it can cause skin irritation due to its rich coumarins, cinnamaldehyde, and styrene content.
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 GlycerinThis extract comes from Purslane, a succulent. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hydrating properties.
Purslane is very nutritious. It contains omega-3 fatty acids, NMFs, many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The vitamins found in purslane include: Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E.
Fun fact: Purslane is a succulent with an extensive habitat. It is used in traditional Korean medicine to treat irritated skin.
Nowadays, purslane is becoming a superfood due to its highly nutritious content.
Learn more about Portulaca Oleracea ExtractSalix Alba Bark Extract comes from the white willow tree, which is native to Europe and Central Asia.
Salix Alba Bark Extract has often been described as salicylic acid's cousin. This is due to the salicin it contains. However, studies are limited showing salix alba bark to be an effective salicylic acid alternative.
Salicin does have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It has shown to decrease the formation of inflammatory mediators, such as tumor necrosis factor-α and nuclear factor-kappa B. Salicin also has a mildly exfoliating effect on the skin.
Several other components in salix alba bark extract also contain antioxidant properties, such as flavonoids and polyphenols. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging as they neutralize harmful free-radical molecules.
Willow Bark extract has been used for thousands of years. Ancient civilizations used white willow to help treat pain and fevers.
Learn more about Salix Alba Bark ExtractWater. 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
