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Citrus Limon Fruit Water
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningCamellia Seed Oil
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Swertia Japonica Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMalva Sylvestris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate
Moisturising
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Silica
Abrasive
PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Dextrin
AbsorbentTocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
Emulsifying
Potassium Laurate
EmulsifyingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientSodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningOldenlandia Diffusa Extract
Skin ConditioningSaururus Chinensis Extract
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Leonurus Sibiricus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
SoothingEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningSaxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
Skin ConditioningMenadione
MaskingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Catechins
Antioxidant
Angelica Keiskei Extract
Antioxidant
Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Dipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Niacinamide, Silica, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Sodium Phytate, Dextrin, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Potassium Laurate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Panthenol, Sucrose Stearate, Sodium Dna, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Stearic Acid, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Oldenlandia Diffusa Extract, Saururus Chinensis Extract, Asiaticoside, Leonurus Sibiricus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Menadione, Ceramide NP, Asiatic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Camellia Sinensis Catechins, Angelica Keiskei Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Oligopeptide-1, Nonapeptide-1, Hexapeptide-11, Collagen Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Dipeptide-2, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Ceramide EOP
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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.
Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid. This just means our bodies can product a bit on its own, but sometimes needs a little boost from food sources.
It is a part of your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), or the water-loving molecules in your outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) that keeps everything hydrated and happy.
Here's an interesting thing about Arginine: your skin converts it into urea through the Krebs-Henseleit urea cycle. Urea is one of the most effective humectants your skin naturally produces.
A clinical study showed applying 2.5% arginine hydrochloride to atopic dermatitis skin showed significant urea levels in the stratum corneum and improved moisture in just four weeks.
Arginine is also a precursor to nitric oxide; nitric oxide improves microcirculation and supports wound healing and collagen synthesis.
One study found that an amino acid complex containing Arginine reduced skin irritation, improved hydration, and accelerated skin repair in clinical / in-vivo studies.
Arginine itself is an amino acid and not a fatty acid, oil, or ester. On its own, it's not a direct food source for Malassezia, or the yeast that causes fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineButylene 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 GlycolCeramide NG is a type of Ceramide. The NG stands for a sphinganine base.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Ceramide NP
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. 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
