This oil-control essence is formulated around Niacinamide and Zinc PCA to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores.
This barrier-repair ampoule is formulated around Panthenol to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Parfum
Masking
Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract
AstringentPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract
AstringentLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Calamine
AbsorbentMentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Thymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Arginine, Carbomer, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Parfum, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Zinc PCA, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Calamine, Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Hexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Tromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTetraacetylphytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Panthenol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Stearic Acid, Cholesterol, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Hexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycosphingolipids, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Tetraacetylphytosphingosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone
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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
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolThis tree is also known as the David Elm. It contains the ingredient bakuchiol.
Other great compounds found in this ingredient include galactose, glucose, and phenolics. The sugar content gives it great skin hydrating properties. Phenolics are potent antioxidants commonly found in fruits and veggies.
A 2020 study found the phenolics of this root to have an anti-inflammatory effect.
Fun fact: This ingredient is used in traditional Asian medicine.
Learn more about Ulmus Davidiana Root ExtractWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
