What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialWater
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningAnhydroxylitol
HumectantLauryl Glucoside
CleansingMyristyl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-6 Laurate
EmulsifyingSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientHaematococcus Pluvialis Extract
AntioxidantPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
Skin ConditioningCananga Odorata Flower Oil
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Oryza Sativa Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Water, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Phospholipids, Anhydroxylitol, Lauryl Glucoside, Myristyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Potassium Sorbate
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientSqualane
EmollientPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningAcetic Acid
BufferingLactic Acid
BufferingSodium Lactate
BufferingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingLysolecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeButylene Glycol
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSaccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Water, Propanediol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Squalane, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Ceramide NP, Acetic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lysolecithin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum
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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.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideOryza Sativa Extract comes from the rice grain, Oryza sativa. Rice extract has wound healing, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.
Rice grains contain numerous antioxidants which may help with anti-aging, such as vitamin E. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radical molecules. Unstable free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and accelerate signs of aging.
A study from 2002 found rice to help increase the rate of wound healing. The same study found an improvement of skin barrier function in the patients after taking rice baths.
Numerous in-vitro studies have found rice water to help decrease sun damage by increasing collagen production and inhibiting the process of tyrosinase.
Long story short- tyrosinase is an enzyme that controls melanin production. Our bodies start producing melanin (AKA tanning) when exposed to UV radiation to protect against damage. Rice water is found to partially block this process.
Though more research is needed on rice's ability to help with UV protection, recent studies seem promising.
Wondering why rice is hydrating? The protein in rice have emollient properties. Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in, keeping your skin moisturized.
Some rice extract may have mildly-exfoliating properties. These are mainly limited to Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran and Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Powder.
This rice was first cultivated in China over 10,000 years ago. Many cultures throughout Asia have used rice water on skin and hair for centuries.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa ExtractPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a texture enhancer and pH adjuster.
It is be used to thicken water-based products and create a gel-texture with a velvet feel.
One manufacturer claims this ingredient to have a pH range of 2-8 and to be biodegradable.
Learn more about Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateWater. 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