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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
Bentonite
Absorbent
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Artemisia Caruifolia Powder
Abrasive
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phragmites Communis Extract
Skin ConditioningPoria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Callus Culture Extract
Nelumbo Nucifera Callus Culture Extract
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Callus Culture Extract
Perfuming
Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cimicifuga Dahurica Root Extract
Antioxidant
Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Extract
AstringentSophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Borago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Jasminum Officinale Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialMorus Alba Root Extract
BleachingThymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Glycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
MaskingSesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Annua Extract
Masking
Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChromium Oxide Greens
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Rh-Polypeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Sponge
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Bentonite, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polysorbate 60, Artemisia Caruifolia Powder, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Phragmites Communis Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Vitis Vinifera Callus Culture Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Callus Culture Extract, Camellia Sinensis Callus Culture Extract, Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Cimicifuga Dahurica Root Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Artemisia Annua Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Chromium Oxide Greens, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Rh-Polypeptide-11, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Chlorphenesin, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantBentonite
Absorbent
Artemisia Princeps Extract
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Illite
Abrasive
Artemisia Montana Leaf Powder
Exfoliating
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentCalcite
Skin ConditioningPhaseolus Angularis Seed Powder
Canadian Colloidal Clay
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventAlgin
Masking
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Kaolin, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Bentonite, Artemisia Princeps Extract, Stearic Acid, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Illite, Artemisia Montana Leaf Powder, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Montmorillonite, Calcite, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Powder, Canadian Colloidal Clay, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Beta-Glucan, Methylpropanediol, Algin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Cetyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Tromethamine, Polyquaternium-51, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinBentonite is an aluminium phyllosilicate clay with great absorbent properties. The name 'bentonite' comes from the area where the largest source is found: Fort Benton, Wyoming.
As a clay, bentonite is often used to absorb excess oil and provide exfoliation. It has also been shown to have some antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Studies show bentonite was effective at calming dermatitis from poison ivy and in diaper dermatitis of infants. Bentonite has also been shown to act as a barrier against toxic compounds on your skin.
Sunscreens containing bentonite display higher water resistance and stay on the skin for much longer. The sunscreens containing bentonite also show higher potency and UV light absorbtion.
Bentonite is naturally created from volcanic ash and several natural weathering/hydrothermal processes.
A common usage of bentonite is removing excess protein from white wines. Bentonite contains a property of being able to absorb large amounts of protein from aqueous solutions.
Phyllosilicate clay has a structure formed by sheets.
Learn more about BentoniteDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinSalix Alba Bark Extract comes from the bark of the white willow tree. The official CosIng listing states this ingredient to have astringent, skin conditioning, soothing, and tonic properties.
Its star compound is salicin, a natural glucoside that is chemically related to salicylic acid. That's why you'll often see it marketed as a "natural BHA alternative" but that's a bit of a stretch.
Your skin can't convert salicin to salicylic acid because it needs specific enzymes that aren't present on the skin's surface. It won't behave like true salicylic acid, especially at the concentrations used in cosmetics.
However, this ingredient has its own perks. It contains flavonoids, polyphenols, and tannins that give it proven antioxidant and soothing properties.
An 8-week clinical study found a cream with 2% of this extract improved skin microcirculation, elasticity, and dark circles. This is most likely due to its role in increasing hyaluronic acid synthesis in fibroblasts and improved vascular integrity.
Another study found a topical serum with 0.5% salicin showed improvements in visible signs of aging, hyperpigmentation, and texture.
Just be careful if you have a known aspirin/salicylate allergy and be sure to consult with a medical professional about using this ingredient if you do.
Fun fact: Willow Bark extract has been used for thousands of years and ancient civilizations used white willow to help treat pain and fevers.
Learn more about Salix Alba Bark ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract comes from the Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap plant. This plant is native to Northeast Asia and can be found in China, Mongolia, Korea, and Siberia.
In cosmetics, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This is due to the flavonoid composition of Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract.
In Chinese traditional folk medicine, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is used to help treat lung issues and hypertension.
Learn more about Scutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractStearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan 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
