What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Aspergillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate Extract
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Water, Propanediol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Polyquaternium-51, Aspergillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate Extract, Adenosine, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Aspergillus/Rice Ferment Extract
HumectantSaccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate Extract
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate
HumectantGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSphingomonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTaraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Water, Butylene Glycol, Rice Ferment Filtrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aspergillus/Rice Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate
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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
Bifida Ferment Lysate is derived from the fermentation of Bifida bacteria (often with dairy). It is a probiotic and helps to strengthen our skin's microbiome.
Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin against infection. It also helps our skin stay hydrated and healthy.
Studies also show this ingredient to be a promising soothing ingredient for sensitive skin.
Learn more about Bifida Ferment LysateButylene 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 (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (GFF) is a yeast traditionally used to make the Japanese alcoholic beverage, sake.
GFF has moisturizing and antioxidant properties.
Studies show GFF improves our skin's natural moisturizing factors (NMF). Our NMF consists of many components that naturally moisturize our skin. Having healthy NMF keeps our skin plump, protected, and hydrated.
This ingredient tells our skin to create more filaggrin, an important component for NMF.
Filaggrin gathers all the structural proteins in our outer layer of skin and creates a tight barrier, helping to protect our skin against allergens and bacteria. This also helps prevent moisture loss.
Thanks to its antioxidant properties, GFF also protects our skin against oxidative stress and UV induced inflammation.
One study found GFF helped regulate sebum (oil) production and keratin in participants.
GFF may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Many components of sake, such as GFF, are studied for their anti-aging benefits today. This is because sake brewers are known to have youthful hands.
Learn more about Galactomyces Ferment FiltrateSaccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate Extract is an antioxidant.
Water. 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!
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