What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCalluna Vulgaris Extract 10%
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Rutin
Antioxidant
Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningChlamydomonas Extract
Skin ConditioningChitosan
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Phytate
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Water, Calluna Vulgaris Extract 10%, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Allantoin, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rutin, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Chlamydomonas Extract, Chitosan, Lactobacillus Ferment, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Gluconolactone, Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract, Betaine, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phytate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin
Houttuynia Cordata Extract 77%
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Tromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Houttuynia Cordata Extract 77%, Water, Gluconolactone, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Sodium Phytate
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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.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
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 GlycolGluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactonePropanediol 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 Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
Water. 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
