What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Isononyl Isononanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRetinal
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingBetaine
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAgar
MaskingEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Trehalose
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVitex Agnus-Castus Extract
AstringentCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAgastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Incarnata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPoria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Isononyl Isononanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Retinal, Tromethamine, Betaine, Adenosine, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Agar, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Trehalose, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xanthan Gum, Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Poria Cocos Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingAgastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Usnea Barbata Extract
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningBlack Strap Powder
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Usnea Barbata Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Black Strap Powder, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosa Damascena Callus Culture Extract, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Callus Culture Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Agastache Mexicana is a shrub from North America. All parts of this shrub contain antioxidants.
Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Butylene 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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract comes from the seabuckthorn berry. This berry is native to Asia and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
The seabuckthorn fruit contains carotenoids, palmitic acid, palmitoleic acid, Vitamin C, linoleic acid, and vitamin E.
The nutritious content of seabuckthorn fruit helps hydrate and nourish the skin. A study from 2018 found seabuckthorn may help with alleviating UV damage due to its anti-inflammatory property. However, it should not replace your sunscreen.
Due to its antioxidant properties, seabuckthorn fruit may help reduce the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight unstable free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Learn more about Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit ExtractWe don't have a description for Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract yet.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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 PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
