What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Bambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningForsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pinus Densiflora Extract
Antioxidant
Thuja Orientalis Extract
AntimicrobialChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Water, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Trehalose, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Pinus Densiflora Extract, Thuja Orientalis Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Thuja Orientalis Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Citrate
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingForsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantWater, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Thuja Orientalis Extract, Sodium Citrate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Hexylene Glycol, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Citric Acid, Dipropylene Glycol
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
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract comes from bamboo plant. Bamboo extract is skin conditioning and soothing.
Bamboo extract has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution. The antioxidant property of bamboo also makes it great at healing wounds.
Bamboos are rich in Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, and copper.
A recent study found bamboo extract might interrupt the process of hyperpigmentation.
Learn more about Bambusa Vulgaris ExtractButylene 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 leaves of the Japanese cypress tree that is also called Hinoki. The leaves are rich in flavonoids with quercitrin being one of its key actives.
A 2023 study tested a 70% ethanol extract on UVA-stressed, collagen-producing skin cells. Across multiple antioxidant tests, this extract protected skin from free radicals at meaningful rates.
And the coolest part? At 1000 µg/mL, it blocked two enzymes (collagenase and elastase) almost as well as vitamin C did at the same dose. Collagenase and elastase are the enzymes that break down your skin's collagen and elastin over time.
The same study found this ingredient lowered skin-breakdown enzymes and inflammation signals while bumping up collagen production in UV-stressed cells.
A 2024 follow-up tested a fermented version (fermented with mushroom) and it calmed down several key inflammation markers in irritated immune cells. So besides anti-aging, this ingredient can also help soothe skin.
Most of the data right now is still at the cell-culture stage rather than from human clinical trials. However, there's no harm in adding this ingredient to your routine.
Just be sure to patch test if you have a history of sensitivity toward botanical extracts.
Learn more about Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf ExtractDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAForsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract is an antioxidant.
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract comes from the honeysuckle flower.
Honeysuckles have skin protecting, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains many antioxidants, such as luteolin, caffeic acid, loniflavone, and chlorogenic acids.
This honeysuckle is native to East Asia and used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and inflammation.
Learn more about Lonicera Japonica Flower ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract comes from the Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap plant. This plant is native to Northeast Asia and can be found in China, Mongolia, Korea, and Siberia.
In cosmetics, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This is due to the flavonoid composition of Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract.
In Chinese traditional folk medicine, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is used to help treat lung issues and hypertension.
Learn more about Scutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractWe don't have a description for Thuja Orientalis Extract yet.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
