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Prunus Mume Fruit Water 74%
HumectantSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract 6%
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientPropanediol
SolventCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingIsoamyl Laurate
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
EmollientSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentHydrogenated Olive Oil
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingOlea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantArginine
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantGlycerin
HumectantRaphanus Sativus Root Extract
AstringentScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingP-Anisic Acid
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingAmyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPrunus Mume Fruit Water 74%, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract 6%, Squalane, Propanediol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Isoamyl Laurate, Cetearyl Olivate, Water, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Ceramide NP, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arginine, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Raphanus Sativus Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, P-Anisic Acid, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
AntimicrobialWater
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingMethyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantMedicago Sativa Extract
TonicBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentTriticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Extract
Skin ConditioningRaphanus Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingCommiphora Myrrha Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningPerilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
MaskingCentella Asiatica Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Methyl Trimethicone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Allantoin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Medicago Sativa Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Brassica Campestris Extract, Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf 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.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineButylene 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 GlycolGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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