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Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Water
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantZinc PCA
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
AntimicrobialZinc Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Root Extract
BleachingBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract
Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Argyi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Extract
MaskingSophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeAllantoin
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Butylene Glycol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Zinc PCA, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Zinc Gluconate, Panax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract, Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract, Artemisia Argyi Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
HumectantPolyglutamic Acid
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantSphingolipids
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPotassium PCA
HumectantMagnesium PCA
HumectantCalcium PCA
HumectantAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientArginine
MaskingQuercetin
AntioxidantPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeAllantoin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantPPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingPelargonium Graveolens Extract
MaskingSophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantBisabolol
MaskingGlycine
BufferingThreonine
Alanine
MaskingValine
MaskingLeucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningLysine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingWater, Oryza Sativa Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Polyglutamic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sphingolipids, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Potassium PCA, Magnesium PCA, Calcium PCA, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Lecithin, Arginine, Quercetin, Phytosphingosine, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Adenosine, Sodium Lactate, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Bisabolol, Glycine, Threonine, Alanine, Valine, Leucine, Proline, Lysine, Histidine, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Disodium EDTA, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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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
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 AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolWe don't have a description for Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract yet.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycyrrhiza 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 ExtractThis ingredient is created by putting sodium hyaluronate through hydrolysis.
You might know this as 'mini' or 'ultra low-molecular weight' hyaluronic acid. The small molecule size means it is able to travel deeper in the skin.
According to studies, low molecular-weight hyaluronic acid can:
One study from 2011 found ultra-low weight HA to show pro-inflammatory properties. Another study from 2022 found it to downregulate UV-B induced inflammation.
Hydrolysis is a process of changing a molecule using water or enzymes.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Pelargonium Graveolens Extract comes from the Rose Geranium plant. It has masking properties, meaning it is often used to cover an unpleasant scent from another ingredient.
Fragrant components of Rose Geranium include citronellol and geraniol. These may cause allergies and skin-sensitivity. s.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
This extract comes from Purslane, a succulent. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hydrating properties.
Purslane is very nutritious. It contains omega-3 fatty acids, NMFs, many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The vitamins found in purslane include: Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E.
Fun fact: Purslane is a succulent with an extensive habitat. It is used in traditional Korean medicine to treat irritated skin.
Nowadays, purslane is becoming a superfood due to its highly nutritious content.
Learn more about Portulaca Oleracea ExtractWe don't have a description for Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract yet.