This calming serum is formulated around Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Artemisia Vulgaris Extract to calm redness.
This brightening ampoule is formulated around Tranexamic Acid and Niacinamide to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract
AstringentAngelica Gigas Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientBetaine
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Nelumbo Nucifera Extract
Skin ConditioningPerilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
MaskingChrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentPolylysine
Lecithin
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingGlutathione
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Butyrum
EmollientWater, Butylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Tranexamic Acid, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Glycerin, Panthenol, Allantoin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Betaine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Trehalose, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Dextrin, Polylysine, Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Glutathione, Ectoin, Butyrum
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 AllantoinCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizatePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolWater. 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 Water
