What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningDiethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientCassia Alata Leaf Extract
AstringentGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDimethicone
Emollient
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Acetic Acid
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Water, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Niacinamide, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Cassia Alata Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Polyquaternium-51, 1,2-Hexanediol, Adenosine, Lecithin, Lactic Acid, Acetic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract 11%
Emollient
Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract 8.75%
Antioxidant
Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract 8.75%
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Root Extract 8.75%
Skin ConditioningArctium Lappa Root Extract 8.75%
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Viscum Album Leaf Extract
SoothingImperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPoria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Extract
AstringentGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Angelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
Antimicrobial
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAstragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
EmollientLepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSedum Rosea Root Extract
Antioxidant
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingFicus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentMorus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Panax Ginseng Root Extract 11%, Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract 8.75%, Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract 8.75%, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract 8.75%, Arctium Lappa Root Extract 8.75%, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Viscum Album Leaf Extract, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Sedum Rosea Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Dimethicone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, Potassium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Caramel
Alternatives
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
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDipropylene 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 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 GlycerinWater. 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
