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Water
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
SmoothingCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingCichorium Intybus Root Extract
MaskingBis-PEG-12 Dimethicone
EmollientUndecylenoyl Phenylalanine
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTriethanolamine
BufferingGlycerin
HumectantPropylene Glycol
HumectantChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialBacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningWater, Centella Asiatica Extract, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract, Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone, Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Triethanolamine, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Bacillus Ferment
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
SmoothingBetaine
HumectantDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventTranexamic Acid
AstringentAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Arbutin
AntioxidantUndecylenoyl Phenylalanine
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantTetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
AntioxidantHexylresorcinol
AntimicrobialDimethylmethoxy Chromanol
AntioxidantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLecithin
EmollientSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPullulan
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Betaine, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Tranexamic Acid, Acetyl Glucosamine, Alpha-Arbutin, Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Hexylresorcinol, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinNiacinamide 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 NiacinamidePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolUndecylenoyl Phenylalanine is a lipoamino acid used in skincare often marketed to have skin brightening effects. It is also known as Sepiwhite MSH.
In lab and skin-model studies, this ingredient helps regulate how much pigment (melanin) the skin makes. It works by interfering with signals that tell pigment cells to “turn up” melanin production instead of bleaching or stripping pigment that’s already there.
It should be noted that most studies look at finished skincare formulas and not the ingredient on its own.
Products containing undecylenoyl phenylalanine have been shown to help improve the appearance of dark spots, discoloration, and uneven skin tone with regular use, especially when used consistently over several weeks.
Learn more about Undecylenoyl PhenylalanineWater. 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