What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSaccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Rice Bran Ferment
Humectant
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Wasabia Japonica Root Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus/Bean Seed Extract/Sodium Glutamate Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningBacillus/Rice Bran Extract/Soybean Extract Ferment Filtrate
Antioxidant
Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningMonascus Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Lysate Extract
Humectant
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Saccharomyces/Laminaria Saccharina Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate
HumectantLactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Schizosaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Lactococcus Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Yeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Grape Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment
Skin ConditioningBacillus/Glutamic Acid Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningMonascus/Rice Ferment
Antioxidant
Saccharomyces/Soy Protein Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment
Skin ProtectingLactobacillus/Water Hyacinth Ferment
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Yeast
Skin ConditioningYeast Polysaccharides
Skin ConditioningYeast Amino Acids
HumectantYeast Beta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Bacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Algae Extract Ferment
Skin ProtectingYeast
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Polypeptides
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Calcium Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Artemisia Arborescens Herb Oil
Perfuming
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Panthenol, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Saccharide Isomerate, Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Rice Bran Ferment, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Wasabia Japonica Root Ferment Extract, Glycolic Acid, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Bean Seed Extract/Sodium Glutamate Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Yeast Extract, Bacillus/Rice Bran Extract/Soybean Extract Ferment Filtrate, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Monascus Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Laminaria Saccharina Ferment, Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate, Chlorella Ferment, Schizosaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Lactococcus Ferment Extract, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Yeast Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/Grape Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment, Bacillus/Glutamic Acid Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces Lysate, Lactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract, Monascus/Rice Ferment, Saccharomyces/Soy Protein Ferment, Lactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment, Lactobacillus/Water Hyacinth Ferment, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Yeast Polysaccharides, Yeast Amino Acids, Yeast Beta-Glucan, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Bacillus Ferment, Lactococcus Ferment, Lactobacillus/Algae Extract Ferment, Yeast, 1,2-Hexanediol, Saccharomyces Ferment, Saccharomyces Polypeptides, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Saccharomyces/Calcium Ferment, Phenoxyethanol, Artemisia Arborescens Herb Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Nylon-12
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate
Emulsifying
Inositol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polyacrylamide
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingUndecylenoyl Phenylalanine
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Hexyldecanol
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingCitrus Reticulata Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningMethylparaben
Preservative
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Triethylhexanoin, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Nylon-12, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Boron Nitride, Panthenol, PEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate, Inositol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Polyacrylamide, Aminomethyl Propanol, Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine, Benzyl Alcohol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Hexyldecanol, Laureth-7, Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract, Methylparaben, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Parfum, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol, CI 77891
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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.
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 GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate (GFF) is a yeast traditionally used to make the Japanese alcoholic beverage, sake.
GFF has moisturizing and antioxidant properties.
Studies show GFF improves our skin's natural moisturizing factors (NMF). Our NMF consists of many components that naturally moisturize our skin. Having healthy NMF keeps our skin plump, protected, and hydrated.
This ingredient tells our skin to create more filaggrin, an important component for NMF.
Filaggrin gathers all the structural proteins in our outer layer of skin and creates a tight barrier, helping to protect our skin against allergens and bacteria. This also helps prevent moisture loss.
Thanks to its antioxidant properties, GFF also protects our skin against oxidative stress and UV induced inflammation.
One study found GFF helped regulate sebum (oil) production and keratin in participants.
GFF may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Many components of sake, such as GFF, are studied for their anti-aging benefits today. This is because sake brewers are known to have youthful hands.
Learn more about Galactomyces Ferment FiltrateNiacinamide 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 NiacinamidePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
