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Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeParfum
MaskingIsopropyl Alcohol
SolventDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningAmodimethicone
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Hexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialLinalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingSteartrimonium Chloride
PreservativeButylene Glycol
HumectantCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
EmollientPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantLactic Acid
BufferingSodium Benzoate
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantAlcohol
AntimicrobialArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Seed Oil
HumectantPPG-3 Caprylyl Ether
SolventGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingXylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantHoney
HumectantLilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeAcetic Acid
BufferingSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-10
CleansingPolygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Isopropyl Alcohol, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Amodimethicone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool, Limonene, Steartrimonium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Alcohol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether, Glycolipids, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Glucose, Honey, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Acetic Acid, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Trideceth-10, Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientChrysanthemum Sibiricum Extract
AntimicrobialStearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingGleditsia Japonica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlutamic Acid
HumectantRehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningThuja Orientalis Leaf Extract
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeAminopropyl Dimethicone
Behentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAcorus Calamus Root Extract
PerfumingVitex Trifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantLecithin
EmollientKeratin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
HumectantOxidized Keratin
Skin ConditioningCeteareth-20
CleansingCrinum Asiaticum Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-10
HumectantLaureth-23
CleansingC12-15 Pareth-3
EmulsifyingPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Chrysanthemum Sibiricum Extract, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Gleditsia Japonica Fruit Extract, Parfum, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glutamic Acid, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Vitex Trifolia Fruit Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Panthenol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Lecithin, Keratin, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Oxidized Keratin, Ceteareth-20, Crinum Asiaticum Extract, Butylene Glycol, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, PEG-10, Laureth-23, C12-15 Pareth-3, Panax Ginseng Root Extract
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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.
This ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.
It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.
Butylene 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 GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGinseng root is a well-loved ingredient in Asian skincare for good reason. It hydrates the skin, soothes irritation, and helps even out skin tone.
In traditional East Asian medicine, ginseng has been used for centuries both as food and as a healing remedy, and modern research continues to confirm its skin benefits.
One of the standout features of ginseng is its ability to improve blood circulation and oxygen delivery to the skin, bringing a fresh supply of nutrients to support overall skin health. It also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This helps to protect your skin against damage from UV exposure, pollution, and daily stress.
Additionally, studies suggest that ginseng may help reduce hyperpigmentation by inhibiting tyrosinase, the enzyme involved in melanin production.
There are different types of ginseng used in skincare, and while they all share core benefits, their potency can vary.
Most products use fresh or white ginseng because it’s more affordable. However, red ginseng, produced by steaming the root, contains higher levels of ginsenosides, which are compounds with proven anti-aging effects. These ginsenosides help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improve skin elasticity.
Note: All forms of ginseng are listed simply as “Panax ginseng” in ingredient lists. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about which type of ginseng is used in their ingredients.
For general antioxidant benefits, any ginseng extract will do, but for wrinkle care or firmer skin, red or fermented ginseng is often more effective.
In short, ginseng is a powerhouse ingredient that supports hydration, radiance, and resilience.
Learn more about Panax Ginseng Root ExtractParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
We don't have a description for Rehmannia Glutinosa Root 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