What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialArtemisia Annua Extract
MaskingGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-16
Skin Protecting
Sh-Polypeptide-62
Antioxidant
Sh-Polypeptide-11
Sh-Polypeptide-22
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-60
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Xylitol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Annua Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-3, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Sh-Polypeptide-16, Sh-Polypeptide-62, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Sh-Polypeptide-22, Sh-Polypeptide-60, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Linalool, Limonene
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water
Masking
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningLauric Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Kaolin 5%
Abrasive
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingQuaternium-18 Bentonite 3%
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTetrasodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Houttuynia Cordata Leaf Extract Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Propanediol
Solvent
Aspergillus/Castanea Crenata Pellicle Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningAspergillus/Rice Ferment Extract
HumectantSaccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate
HumectantSaccharomyces/Triticum Aestivum Seed Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Orchis Maculata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningFicus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Morus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentHelichrysum Italicum Extract
AntiseborrhoeicParfum
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Water, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Kaolin 5%, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Potassium Hydroxide, Quaternium-18 Bentonite 3%, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Butylene Glycol, Glycol Distearate, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Stearic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hexylene Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Oenothera Biennis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Houttuynia Cordata Leaf Extract Ferment Filtrate, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Aspergillus/Castanea Crenata Pellicle Ferment Extract, Aspergillus/Rice Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Triticum Aestivum Seed Ferment Extract, Orchis Maculata Flower Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Parfum
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
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 GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (tea extract) is one of the most well-researched plant extracts in skincare with an impressive resume.
Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from the Camellia Sinensis plant.
Studies show green tea extract and its catechins (like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)) help your skin cells product energy more efficiently and reducing the number of free-radicals that can damage your skin from the inside.
In lab-grown skin models, this translated to younger, healthier, and stronger skin.
There's also good sun protection data; researchers saw less DNA damage and redness on human skin when green tea was applied before UVB exposure. And the more they applied, the better the protection.
Needless to say, this ingredient shouldn't replace your sunscreen. But it is a great supportive ingredient that you can already find in many sunscreens and antioxidant serums.
A 2009 study found a 2% green tea lotion was effective for mild-to-moderate acne thanks to its anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity.
The quality of the extract matters a lot here:
Good extracts contain 50-90% catechins while lower quality ones are mostly there for marketing. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the quality or source of their ingredients.
Human Repeated Insult Patch Testing showed no irritation or sensitization at use concentrations (0.86% in leave-on products and up to 30% as leaf water).
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractThis ingredient is also known as Hinoki water. It is made by steam distilling the Japanese cypress tree.
Functionally, this ingredient is often used as a water replacement and concentrations can go as high up as 65%; this just means its more-so used to shape the base of a formula than as a star active.
The water carries small amounts of the tree's volatile compounds that give it a soft and woody scent.
Most of the published skin research is related to the essential oil or leaf extract rather than this water form; these cell and mice studies should antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory effects.
This ingredient only contains a small amount of these beneficial compounds but can still provide some soothing.
The Hinokitiol compound in this water is also antifungal against Malassezia; this can make it a great option for those with fungal acne.
However, those with fragrance sensitivity should patch test.
Fun fact: The Japanese 'Hinoki' Cypress tree is traditionally used to build shrines and temples.
Learn more about Chamaecyparis Obtusa WaterFicus Carica Fruit Extract comes from the fruit known as the fig. Figs are rich in antioxidants and helps hydrate the skin.
Figs also contain fatty acids and Vitamins A, B1, and B2.
As a humectant, figs are able to draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Learn more about Ficus Carica Fruit ExtractGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLonicera 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 Extract
