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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Methyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingMaltitol
HumectantGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Leucine
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Placental Protein
HumectantDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Methyl Gluceth-10, Maltitol, Glutamic Acid, Arbutin, Leucine, Glycine Soja Protein, Ceramide NP, Arginine, Placental Protein, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ceramide AP, Hydroxyethylcellulose, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingErythritol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Erythritol, Pentylene Glycol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Adenosine, Glutathione, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Madecassoside, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Ascorbic Acid, Bisabolol, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Arbutin, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
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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.
Arbutin is derived from the bearberry plant. It helps even out skin tone and reduce hyperpigmentation.
This ingredient has the ability to block tyrosinase, an enzyme that starts the process of skin darkening. When applied to the skin, arbutin works at a slow pace. This can make it less irritating than similar ingredients.
Kojic Acid is a similar ingredient.
Learn more about ArbutinButylene 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 GlycolCeramide NP is a type of ceramide and formally known as ceramide 3.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
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 GlycerinWater. 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
