What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningVitex Agnus-Castus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingThiamine Hcl
MaskingRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Carnitine Hcl
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientWater, Vitex Agnus-Castus Fruit Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Thiamine Hcl, Riboflavin, Niacinamide, Carnitine Hcl, Panthenol, Biotin, Folic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Citric Acid, Gluconolactone, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate
Houttuynia Cordata Extract 77%
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Tromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Houttuynia Cordata Extract 77%, Water, Gluconolactone, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Sodium Phytate
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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
Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactoneWe don't have a description for Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract 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!
Learn more about Water
