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Key Ingredients

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Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing
Helps with Anti-Aging IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Emollient

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient
1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil

Skin Conditioning
Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps brighten skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Stearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate

Emulsifying

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Phenyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Palmitic Acid

Emollient
2 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

Emollient

Stearic Acid

Cleansing
2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Isoamyl Laurate

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Artemisia Capillaris Extract

Octyldodecanol

Emollient
Fatty Alcohol Icon

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Myristyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 4 Fatty Alcohol Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Arginine

Masking
Good for Scar Healing IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Heptyl Undecylenate

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Astringent

Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract

Emollient

Coptis Chinensis Root Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract

Skin Conditioning

Lauryl Alcohol

Emollient
Fatty Alcohol Icon

Adenosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps with Anti-Aging IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Olea Europaea Fruit Extract

Bleaching

Myristic Acid

Cleansing
3 / 0 Bad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Phytosterols

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps reduce Skin Redness Icon

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Masking
Helps reduce irritation Icon

Oleic Acid

Emollient
Bad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Iris Florentina Root Extract

Masking

Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment

Antimicrobial

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract

Antimicrobial

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient
Fatty Alcohol Icon

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Masking
4 / 0 Oil IconFragrance IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Oryza Sativa Germ Oil

Emollient
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps reduce Skin Redness Icon

Snail Secretion Filtrate

Skin Conditioning
Snail Mucin IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Chamomilla Recutita Extract

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps reduce irritation IconHelps reduce Skin Redness Icon

Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract

Cleansing
Fragrance Icon

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Ficus Carica Fruit Extract

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract

Skin Conditioning

Morus Alba Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Punica Granatum Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Calendula Officinalis Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation IconHelps reduce Skin Redness Icon

Borago Officinalis Extract

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Camellia Japonica Flower Extract

Emollient

Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation Icon

Geranium Maculatum Extract

Tonic

Glycine Soja Germ Extract

Emollient

Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Illicium Verum Fruit Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Laminaria Digitata Extract

Skin Protecting
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Madecassoside

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Astringent
Helps reduce irritation IconGood for Oily Skin Icon

Sparassis Crispa Extract

Emulsion Stabilising

Undaria Pinnatifida Extract

Skin Conditioning

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Masking
Helps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract

Masking
May worsen Eczema Icon

Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract

Skin Conditioning

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Humectant
Peptide IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Skin Conditioning
Peptide IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Water, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Stearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Palmitic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Stearic Acid, Propanediol, Isoamyl Laurate, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Myristyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Arginine, Carbomer, Heptyl Undecylenate, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Lauryl Alcohol, Adenosine, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Myristic Acid, Phytosterols, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Oleic Acid, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Geranium Maculatum Extract, Glycine Soja Germ Extract, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Madecassoside, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Sparassis Crispa Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

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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.

Smoothing

Niacinamide 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 Niacinamide
Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

Learn more about Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. 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 Water

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