What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Prunus Mume Fruit Water 74%
HumectantSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract 6%
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Hydrogenated Olive Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Raphanus Sativus Root Extract
AstringentScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingP-Anisic Acid
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus 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
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Paeonia Lactiflora Bark/Sap Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Yeast Beta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Myrtus Communis Extract
AstringentTropaeolum Majus Extract
AntimicrobialTromethamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetearyl Glucoside, Beeswax, Sorbitan Stearate, Cellulose Gum, Ceramide NP, Paeonia Lactiflora Bark/Sap Extract, Parfum, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Yeast Beta-Glucan, Copper Tripeptide-1, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Myrtus Communis Extract, Tropaeolum Majus Extract, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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 GlycolCeramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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
