This smoothing exfoliating pad uses a pre-saturated pad with Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate and Salix Alba Bark Extract to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores.
This brightening toner pad uses a pre-saturated pad with Niacinamide and Tranexamic Acid to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sea Water
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Malic Acid
Buffering
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingRosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Water, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Sea Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Potassium Hydroxide, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Pantolactone
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Magnesium Chloride
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Glutathione
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Water, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Betaine, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gluconolactone, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid, Pantolactone, Tocopherol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Tranexamic Acid, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ubiquinone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Magnesium Chloride, Alcohol, Glutathione, Polysorbate 80, Calcium Gluconate, Pyridoxine Hcl, BHT, Yeast Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Disodium EDTA
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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 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 AcidDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateWater. 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!
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