What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Arisaema Amurense Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
Buffering
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dextran
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Heptyl Glucoside
Water, Niacinamide, Alpha-Arbutin, Arisaema Amurense Extract, Sodium Lactate, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Betaine, Tripeptide-1, Glutathione, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Allantoin, Decyl Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dextran, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Lecithin, Linolenic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Gluconate, Cetyl Alcohol, Heptyl Glucoside
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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.
Alpha-Arbutin is made from hydroquinone and glucose. It may also be derived from the fermentation of soybeans.
This ingredient an antioxidant, meaning it helps protect your skin cells against damage.
Studies show this ingredient helps improve hyperpigmentation and fade discoloration.
Alpha-Arbutin may be used with other ingredients that help with hyperpigmentation. These ingredients include retinol, Vitamin C, niacinamide, and tranexamic acid.
Learn more about Alpha-ArbutinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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!
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