What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Caprooyl Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Eclipta Prostrata Cera
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Oil
Skin Conditioning
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract
AstringentRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWine Extract
Antioxidant
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Morus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Rubus Coreanus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
EmollientCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Cnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAtractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningPoria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Niacinamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Sodium Caprooyl Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Eclipta Prostrata Cera, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Oil, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Dextrin, Asiatic Acid, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Wine Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Rubus Coreanus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Prunus Mume Flower Extract, Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Parfum
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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
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideWater. 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!
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