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 ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Schisandra Sphenanthera Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
Humectant
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tromethamine
BufferingWater, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Madecassoside, Panthenol, Schisandra Sphenanthera Fruit Extract, Beta-Glucan, Xylitol, Cyanocobalamin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Metabisulfite, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Tromethamine
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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
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPanthenol 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 PanthenolPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium 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!
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