This calming toner is formulated around Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract and Calendula Officinalis Flower to calm redness.
This brightening toner is formulated around Niacinamide to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots.
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Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialChrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Water
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Allantoin, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Stearic Acid, Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Water, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Disodium EDTA, Dipropylene Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
PEG-32
HumectantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, PEG-32, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Allantoin, Panthenol, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Madecassoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
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 preservatives
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 AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolDipropylene 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 GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTASodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate
