This hydrating toner is formulated around Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil and Ceramide NP to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
This hydrating essence is formulated around Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Panthenol to hydrate skin and calm redness.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Disodium EDTA
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMannitol
Humectant
Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Isopentyldiol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Disodium EDTA, Carbomer, Mannitol, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide NP, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Taraxacum Platycarpum Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientPrunus Salicina Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Pleurotus Ferulae/Panax Ginseng Berry Extract Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOphiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAstragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
Emollient
Angelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningWine Extract
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Taraxacum Platycarpum Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Betaine, Panthenol, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Prunus Salicina Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Pleurotus Ferulae/Panax Ginseng Berry Extract Ferment Filtrate, Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Wine Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
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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.
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 ExtractEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
