What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Bambusa Vulgaris Sap Extract
EmollientPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Algae Extract
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingNonoxynol-14
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Sap Extract, Polysorbate 80, Algae Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Nonoxynol-14, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningSciadopitys Verticillata Root Extract
AntimicrobialPhysalis Alkekengi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Nonoxynol-14
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Viola Tricolor Extract
EmollientSnail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Sciadopitys Verticillata Root Extract, Physalis Alkekengi Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Nonoxynol-14, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Viola Tricolor Extract, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Polysorbate 80
Alternatives
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
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAHamamelis Virginiana Extract comes from the witch hazel plant.
Unless it is specified to be non-alcohol, many types of witch hazel ingredients are distilled in denatured alcohol.
Witch Hazel has astringent, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties.
The tannin content of witch hazel constrict the appearance of pores by drying out proteins. Witch hazel water gets anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties from its catechin and gallic acid content.
However, witch hazel may be skin-sensitizing due to the tannin and fragrance compounds.
North American Indigenous groups have used witch hazel to help treat inflammation for centuries.
Learn more about Hamamelis Virginiana 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 ParfumPolysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.
It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid. This ingredient can be found in cosmetics, foods, and medicine. It is water-soluble.
Polysorbate 80 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 80Pulsatilla Koreana Extract comes from the Korean pasque flower. This flower is used in traditional Korean medicine.
Tremella Fuciformis Extract comes from the tremella fuciformis mushroom, also known as snow mushroom or white jelly mushroom.
The snow mushroom has moisturizing and antioxidant properties.
Snow mushroom is rich in polysaccharides, giving it moisturizing benefits. As a humectant, snow mushroom helps draw moisture from the air to the skin. Polysaccharides are able to mimic our skin's natural carbohydrates to help the skin retain water.
Snow mushroom has been shown to help with anti-aging due to its antioxidants. It increases the presence of superoxide dismutase in our brain and liver. Superoxide is a by-product of oxygen metabolism. It left unregulated, superoxide causes cell damage. Thus, superoxide dismutase acts as an antioxidant to protect our living cells.
Another study from 2016 showed snow mushroom extract blocks the skin from creating melanin when exposed to UVB. Thus, it may help protect against the signs of aging from sun exposure. However, more studies are needed to confirm this. Another study from 2021 found snow mushroom to protect against UVA damage as well.
This white mushroom is native to Asian countries such as China, Korea, Japan, and Thailand. It is a common ingredient in traditional Chinese cuisine and medicine.
Learn more about Tremella Fuciformis ExtractWe don't have a description for Usnea Barbata Extract yet.
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract comes from the Japanese Pepper, also known as the Prickly Ash. This plant is native to the Korean peninsula and Japan.
The pepper has antioxidant properties. It may help reduce the signs of aging.
For those with fragrance sensitivities, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract contains limonene.
If you have concerns, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient.
The Japanese Pepper is related to the Sichuan Pepper.
Learn more about Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit ExtractNonoxynol-14 reduces the surface tension of substances to emulsify, or dissolve ingredients into others.
