What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Oryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentGlycerin
HumectantSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingSorbitol
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVigna Angularis Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingLauryl Betaine
CleansingOryza Sativa Powder
Sodium Chloride
MaskingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-22
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantCitric Acid
BufferingOryza Sativa Extract, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sorbitol, Water, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract, Vigna Angularis Seed Extract, Lauryl Betaine, Oryza Sativa Powder, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyquaternium-22, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantMyristic Acid
CleansingButylene Glycol
HumectantPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauric Acid
CleansingPalmitic Acid
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingPEG-40 Stearate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Benzoate
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin ProtectingDisodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-39
PEG-14m
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCapric Acid
CleansingCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
ExfoliatingGlycolic Acid
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningSilica
AbrasiveCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCentella Asiatica Callus Extracellular Vesicles
Sodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientBHT
AntioxidantAsiaticoside
AntioxidantCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-11
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-9
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-40 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-39, PEG-14m, Allantoin, Panthenol, Capric Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceramide NP, Silica, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Callus Extracellular Vesicles, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Madecassoside, Caprylyl Glycol, BHT, Asiaticoside, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-11, Hexapeptide-9
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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
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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