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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Onsen-Sui
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Betaine
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Lees Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate
Skin Conditioning
Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycosphingolipids
EmollientGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Prunus Persica Leaf Extract
Emollient
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Alanine
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningNatto Gum
Threonine
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingProline
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Onsen-Sui, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Betaine, Serine, Sodium PCA, Hydrolyzed Silk, Behenyl Alcohol, Sorbitol, Oryza Sativa Lees Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Glycosphingolipids, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Ceramide NP, Glycine, Prunus Persica Leaf Extract, Glutamic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Alanine, Arginine, Lysine, Natto Gum, Threonine, Lysolecithin, Proline, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Sodium Chloride, Water, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylamide
Betaine
Humectant
PEG-20
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Algae Extract
EmollientHydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Chloride
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientLaureth-7
EmulsifyingLysolecithin
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Squalane, Pentylene Glycol, Polyacrylamide, Betaine, PEG-20, Dipropylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Algae Extract, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Magnesium Chloride, Ceramide NP, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Glycosphingolipids, Laureth-7, Lysolecithin, Xanthan Gum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Betaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. Itβs known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 GlycolCeramide NP (formerly known as Ceramide 3) is one of the skin's naturally occurring lipids.
Since ceramides are the major lipid components of the skin, they are crucial for maintaining skin barrier and hydration. Ceramide NP most closely mirrors the dominant kind in human skin amongst ceramide subtypes.
This ceramide works by slotting into gaps within the stratum corneum's lipid matrix to limit trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and shield the skin against external irritants.
A study with 312 patients found that using a ceramide-containing routine for 4 weeks reduced the severity of atopic dermatitis by over 61%.
Another clinical study in subjects aged 60 and older found that a ceramide body wash and moisturizer improved skin dryness and itchy skin in 15 days.
Overall, ceramides are considered non-irritating and safety tests have found little to no observable adverse effects from using this ingredient.
Ceramide NP is usually sourced from plants (like soybean or rice bran), or produced synthetically.
Learn more about Ceramide NPCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin (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 GlycerinGlycosphingolipids are naturally found in the cell membranes of organisms. In animals, they are the major glycolipids found.
Glyolipids help ensure the stability of cell membranes. They also help with cellular recognition, such as allowing cells to form tissues in skin.
Hydrogenated 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 LecithinWe don't have a description for Lysolecithin yet.
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.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
