What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Oenanthe Javanica Extract 15%
AntimicrobialWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Stearates
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Artemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Betaine
Humectant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-22
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pantothenic Acid
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Oenanthe Javanica Extract 15%, Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Salicylic Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearates, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Betaine, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyquaternium-22, Beta-Glucan, Allantoin, Gluconolactone, Sodium Phytate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Niacinamide, Linolenic Acid, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pantothenic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sorbitol
Humectant
Quercus Acutissima Fruit Powder
AstringentSodium Chloride
Masking
Polyquaternium-22
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Hydrogenated Polydecene
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Quercus Acutissima Fruit Extract
AstringentSodium Citrate
BufferingHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Oenothera Biennis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dioscorea Oppositifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCastanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sorbitol, Quercus Acutissima Fruit Powder, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-22, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Malt Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Benzoate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Quercus Acutissima Fruit Extract, Sodium Citrate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Gluconolactone, Citric Acid, Oenothera Biennis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Dioscorea Oppositifolia Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
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
Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactoneGlycerin 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 GlycerinMyristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid. It is naturally found in milk fat. Other sources include palm oil, coconut oil, and butter fat.
Myristic Acid is an emulsifer and cleanser. As an emulsifer, it stabilizes a product by preventing ingredients from separating. Myristic Acid helps clean your skin by acting as a surfactant. It tends to gather oil and dirt on your skin to be easily rinsed away.
One study from 2021 found Myristic Acid to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Myristic AcidPalmitic Acid is a fatty acid naturally found in our skin and in many plant and animal sources. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It serves many purposes in skincare, acting as a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, palmitic acid helps soften and smooth the skin by preventing water loss. In cleansers, it helps remove oil and dirt while creating foam.
Its emulsifying properties help stabilize products by keeping water and oil-based ingredients from separating.
This may not be suitable for fungal acne-prone skin, as fatty acids like this can sometimes trigger breakouts in sensitive individuals.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidWe don't have a description for Polyquaternium-22 yet.
Potassium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic potash. It is used to fix the pH of a product or as a cleaning agent in soap. In cleansers, it is used for the saponification of oils.
Sapnification is the process of creating fatty acid metal salts from triglycerides and a strong base. During this process, Potassium Hydroxide is used up and is not present in the final product.
Using high concentrations of Potassium Hydroxide have shown to irritate the skin.
Learn more about Potassium HydroxideSalix Alba Bark Extract comes from the white willow tree, which is native to Europe and Central Asia.
Salix Alba Bark Extract has often been described as salicylic acid's cousin. This is due to the salicin it contains. However, studies are limited showing salix alba bark to be an effective salicylic acid alternative.
Salicin does have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It has shown to decrease the formation of inflammatory mediators, such as tumor necrosis factor-α and nuclear factor-kappa B. Salicin also has a mildly exfoliating effect on the skin.
Several other components in salix alba bark extract also contain antioxidant properties, such as flavonoids and polyphenols. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging as they neutralize harmful free-radical molecules.
Willow Bark extract has been used for thousands of years. Ancient civilizations used white willow to help treat pain and fevers.
Learn more about Salix Alba Bark ExtractStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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
