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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
SmoothingXylitol
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingDiglycerin
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantAdenosine
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
MaskingPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
AbrasiveThuja Orientalis Extract
AntimicrobialJasminum Officinale Flower Water
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
RefreshingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingAllium Cepa Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarum Petroselinum Extract
Skin ConditioningCorchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantCollagen
MoisturisingArtemisia Annua Extract
MaskingNelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin ConditioningSodium Dna
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
ExfoliatingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingSucrose Stearate
EmollientPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientRetinol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Xylitol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Octyldodeceth-16, Diglycerin, Allantoin, Cellulose Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Gluconate, Dipropylene Glycol, Adenosine, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Thuja Orientalis Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Water, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Carum Petroselinum Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Collagen, Artemisia Annua Extract, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Sodium Dna, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Sucrose Stearate, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Retinol, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePhytic Acid
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingSorbic Acid
PreservativeSorbitol
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantWater
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningArctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Phytic Acid, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Sorbic Acid, Sorbitol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water, Xanthan Gum, Yeast Extract
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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.
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 GlycolGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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