What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Erythritol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Pinus Densiflora Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Polylysine
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantCynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Fomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentSodium Citrate
BufferingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Propanediol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Erythritol, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pinus Densiflora Bark Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Propolis Extract, Zinc PCA, Lactobacillus Ferment, Allantoin, Polylysine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Sodium Citrate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol
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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 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 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 GlycolWater. 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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