This brightening treatment is formulated around Alpha-Arbutin and Bakuchiol to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin.
This barrier-repair serum is formulated around Lactococcus Ferment Lysate and Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide to strengthen the skin barrier and calm redness.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Betaine
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingPhenylpropanol
Masking
Tromethamine
BufferingLevulinic Acid
Perfuming
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Methylpropanediol, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Maltodextrin, Betaine, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactobacillus, Sodium Chloride, Phenylpropanol, Tromethamine, Levulinic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Allantoin, Tocopherol
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
