What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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
Water
Skin ConditioningChrysanthemum Indicum Extract
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Salvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Menthol
Masking
Citrus Depressa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningViscum Album Extract
Skin ConditioningMenthyl Lactate
MaskingCapsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
Antimicrobial
Oak Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Water, Chrysanthemum Indicum Extract, Butylene Glycol, Salvia Officinalis Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citrus Limon Leaf Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Niacinamide, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Menthol, Citrus Depressa Fruit Extract, Viscum Album Extract, Menthyl Lactate, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Oak Root Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Betaine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA
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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
Betaine 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 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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Oak Root Extract yet.
Salix 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
