What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Cetearyl Olivate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantSqualane
Emollient
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Methyl Trimethicone, Silica, Cetearyl Olivate, Panthenol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Water, Sorbitan Olivate, Bisabolol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Squalane, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Glutathione, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Adenosine, Fructooligosaccharides, Sorbitan Isostearate, T-Butyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Ceramide NP, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide EOP, Linalool, Limonene
Oryza Sativa Extract 77.78%
Absorbent
Methylpropanediol
SolventTriethylhexanoin
MaskingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Extract 77.78%, Methylpropanediol, Triethylhexanoin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Water, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Butylene Glycol, Adenosine, Cellulose Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol
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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
Adenosine is a purine nucleoside that your body already makes in every cell. In skincare, it acts mainly as a skin conditioning and anti-aging agent.
The way it works is fairly well mapped out:
Your skin has cells called fibroblasts that build collagen (the stuff that keeps skin firm and smooth). Adenosine basically flips a switch on these cells that tells them to get to work making more collagen and other proteins. These cells slow down on their own as skin ages, so Adenosine helps give them a little nudge to keep going.
The clinical backing is pretty solid too.
A blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 126 women aged 45-65 tested a 0.1% cream twice daily and found real improvements in crow's feet and frown lines using a precise 3D skin-mapping technique; these changes showed up by week 3 and held at 2 months.
A later study using Adenosine-loaded dissolving microneedle patches reported gains in wrinkle depth, dermal density, elasticity, and hydration.
On concentrations, South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has set 0.04% as the approved functional anti-wrinkle level. You'll typically see this ingredient used somewhere in the 0.04-0.1% range since it works at low doses.
This ingredient has been found safe for cosmetics with the data showing no irritation or sensitization.
Overall, this is a great ingredient for any anti-aging routine and has no photosensitizing effect, so it suits both AM and PM use.
Learn more about AdenosineButylene 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 EthylhexylglycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is a more stable version of lecithin.
It's made by taking lecithin (a phospholipid commonly found in soybeans and egg yolks) and hydrogenating it. This just means the unsaturated fatty acids are turned into saturated ones so they don't go bad as easily.
This ingredient is an emollient, emulsifier, and penetration enhancer. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Hydrogenated Lecithin can form tiny spherical structures made of phospholipid bilayers called liposomes. These liposomes are able to capture compounds inside their structure and deliver them through the skin barrier.
Because phospholipids are a natural component of our cell membranes, this ingredient is inherently compatible with skin.
A 2021 study found lecithin-based surfactants were less harsh and more tolerable comared to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinOryza Sativa Bran Extract comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.
This ingredient has moisturizing properties due to its components of polysaccharides and omega-3 fatty acids. It also contains calcium, selenium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract contains numerous antioxidants such as ferulic acid. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa Bran 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
