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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate 8.5%
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Betaine
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningCeramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingGossypium Herbaceum Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentFragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Berry Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
PCA
Humectant
Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
HumectantGlycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingLecithin
Emollient
Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
AstringentHippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Milk Extract
Skin ConditioningPearl Extract
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Lactose
HumectantArtemisia Capillaris Extract
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Serine
Masking
Valine
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Histidine
Humectant
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Cholesterol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Dunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate 8.5%, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopentyldiol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Adenosine, Allantoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Betaine, Trehalose, Panthenol, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ceramide 3, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Gossypium Herbaceum Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Glycine, Alanine, Lecithin, Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Milk Extract, Pearl Extract, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 20, Propolis Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Lactose, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Serine, Valine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Isoleucine, Threonine, Proline, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Phospholipids, Phytosphingosine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Lactic Acid, Cholesterol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-2, Hexapeptide-11, Phytosterols, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Rice Bran Ferment
Humectant
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Milk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Turquoise Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin ConditioningStreptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
HumectantWater, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Allantoin, Cellulose Gum, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Carbomer, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Sodium Polyacrylate, Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Rice Bran Ferment, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus/Milk Ferment Filtrate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Saccharomyces/Turquoise Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
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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.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
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineAllantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineBifida Ferment Lysate is derived from the fermentation of Bifida bacteria (often with dairy). It is a probiotic and helps to strengthen our skin's microbiome.
Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin against infection. It also helps our skin stay hydrated and healthy.
Studies also show this ingredient to be a promising soothing ingredient for sensitive skin.
Learn more about Bifida Ferment LysateButylene 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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinLactobacillus Ferment Lysate is a postbiotic with skin soothing properties. Postbiotics are inactive molecules produced by probiotic bacteria that provide skin benefits.
This ingredient comes from the secretion of the bacteria, Lactobacillus.
Studies show this ingredient can help calm redness and may help treat the signs of photoaging; however, the evidence is inconclusive and further studies are needed.
Learn more about Lactobacillus Ferment LysateNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWe don't have a description for Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment yet.
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. Stay hydrated!
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