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Su:m37 Secret Essence Fundamental Treatment Versus Su:m37 Losec Summa Elixir 8 Miracle Power Essence

Facial Treatment
Essence
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on April 18, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 97 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides, exfoliants and niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Secret Essence Fundamental Treatment

Water

Skin Conditioning

Dipropylene Glycol

Masking

Glycereth-26

Humectant
0 / 0

Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Methyl Gluceth-20

Humectant

Ferulic Acid

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate

Skin Conditioning

Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate

Humectant

Lactobacillus/Wasabia Japonica Root Ferment Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Lactobacillus/Water Hyacinth Ferment

Skin Protecting

Lactobacillus

Skin Conditioning

Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract

Skin Conditioning

Lactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment

Skin Conditioning

Monascus/Rice Ferment

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate

Humectant

Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation Icon

Saccharomyces/Grape Ferment Extract

Skin Conditioning

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Bleaching
Good for Dark Spots Icon

Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cassia Tora Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract

Skin Protecting

Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract

Masking

Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Glechoma Hederacea Extract

Skin Conditioning

Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Acer Palmatum Leaf Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract

Astringent

Melilotus Officinalis Extract

Astringent

Lippia Citriodora Leaf Extract

Astringent
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Allium Sativum Bulb Extract

Skin Conditioning

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Skin Conditioning

Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Raphanus Sativus Root Extract

Astringent

Ficus Carica Fruit Extract

Humectant

Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract

Astringent

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Prunus Persica Fruit Extract

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

Beta Vulgaris Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Morus Bombycis Leaf Extract

Smoothing

Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Masking

Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract

Skin Protecting

Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract

Cleansing

Equisetum Arvense Extract

Astringent

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Brassica Rapa Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Allium Cepa Bulb Extract

Skin Conditioning

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Sasa Veitchii Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Emollient

Plantago Major Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Citrus Junos Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Akebia Quinata Extract

Skin Conditioning

Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract

Skin Conditioning

Crataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Grifola Frondosa Fruiting Body Extract

Emollient

Prunus Salicina Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract

Masking

Geranium Robertianum Extract

Astringent

Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Undaria Pinnatifida Extract

Skin Conditioning

Acorus Calamus Root Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Carica Papaya Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Lentinus Edodes Extract

Skin Conditioning

Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Schizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract

Skin Conditioning

Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cichorium Intybus Root Extract

Masking

Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Poloxamer 234

Emulsifying

Betaine

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Glycosphingolipids

Emollient

Phospholipids

Skin Conditioning

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Polyquaternium-51

Skin Conditioning

Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer

Cleansing

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicon Icon

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Emulsion Stabilising

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer

Solvent

Tromethamine

Buffering

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil Icon

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil Icon

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil

Cleansing
Fragrance IconOil Icon

Limonene

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Linalool

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Citronellol

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Ferulic Acid, Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Wasabia Japonica Root Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Water Hyacinth Ferment, Lactobacillus, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment, Monascus/Rice Ferment, Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Saccharomyces/Grape Ferment Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract, Cassia Tora Seed Extract, Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract, Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract, Glechoma Hederacea Extract, Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract, Acer Palmatum Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Melilotus Officinalis Extract, Lippia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Allium Sativum Bulb Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Raphanus Sativus Root Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Morus Bombycis Leaf Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Brassica Rapa Leaf Extract, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Sasa Veitchii Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Plantago Major Seed Extract, Hemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Akebia Quinata Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Crataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract, Grifola Frondosa Fruiting Body Extract, Prunus Salicina Fruit Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Geranium Robertianum Extract, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract, Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Lentinus Edodes Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Schizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract, Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract, Poloxamer 234, Betaine, Glycosphingolipids, Phospholipids, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Polyquaternium-51, Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Cholesterol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Cetearyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Tromethamine, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol

Losec Summa Elixir 8 Miracle Power Essence

Water

Skin Conditioning

2,3-Butanediol

Humectant

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone

Emulsifying
Silicon Icon

PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer

Solvent

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Glyceryl Polymethacrylate

Alcohol Denat.

Antimicrobial
Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Phenyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying

Serine

Masking

Beta-Carotene

Skin Conditioning

Desamido Collagen

Skin Conditioning
Helps with Anti-Aging Icon

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Humectant
Peptide IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate

Skin Conditioning

Lactobacillus

Skin Conditioning

Lactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment

Skin Conditioning

Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract

Skin Conditioning

Lactobacillus/Water Hyacinth Ferment

Skin Protecting

Lactobacillus/Wasabia Japonica Root Ferment Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract

Skin Conditioning

Yeast Ferment Extract

Skin Conditioning

Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate

Humectant

Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate

Humectant

Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation Icon

Saccharomyces/Grape Ferment Extract

Skin Conditioning

Monascus/Rice Ferment

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Wine Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Vinegar

Illicium Verum Fruit Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Lavandula Angustifolia Extract

Skin Conditioning
May cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract

Cleansing

Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Skin Conditioning

Fraxinus Excelsior Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract

Emollient

Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconFragrance Icon

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Masking

Marrubium Vulgare Extract

Skin Conditioning

Coriandrum Sativum Fruit/Leaf Extract

Antiseborrhoeic

Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract

Astringent

Cymbopogon Citratus Extract

Skin Conditioning

Honey Extract

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Nigella Sativa Seed Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Valeriana Officinalis Rhizome/Root Extract

Masking

Carum Petroselinum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Acer Palmatum Leaf Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Acorus Calamus Root Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Akebia Quinata Extract

Skin Conditioning

Allium Cepa Bulb Extract

Skin Conditioning

Allium Sativum Bulb Extract

Skin Conditioning

Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Beta Vulgaris Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Citrus Junos Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Brassica Rapa Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Carica Papaya Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Masking
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Cichorium Intybus Root Extract

Masking

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract

Astringent

Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract

Masking

Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Crataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Emollient

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Equisetum Arvense Extract

Astringent

Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Ficus Carica Fruit Extract

Humectant

Geranium Robertianum Extract

Astringent

Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract

Skin Conditioning

Glechoma Hederacea Extract

Skin Conditioning

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Bleaching
Good for Dark Spots Icon

Grifola Frondosa Fruiting Body Extract

Emollient

Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Lentinus Edodes Extract

Skin Conditioning

Lippia Citriodora Leaf Extract

Astringent
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Melilotus Officinalis Extract

Astringent

Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Morus Bombycis Leaf Extract

Smoothing

Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract

Masking

Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Plantago Major Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Skin Conditioning

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract

Skin Conditioning

Prunus Persica Fruit Extract

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract

Moisturising

Malus Domestica Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Raphanus Sativus Root Extract

Astringent

Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract

Astringent

Sasa Veitchii Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Schizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract

Skin Conditioning

Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract

Skin Protecting

Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract

Skin Protecting

Undaria Pinnatifida Extract

Skin Conditioning

Adenosine

Skin Conditioning
Good for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Antioxidant
2 / 0 Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Emollient
0 / 0 Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil

Emollient
Oil Icon

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Proline

Skin Conditioning

Glycine

Buffering
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Hydroxyproline

Skin Conditioning

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Skin Conditioning

Glycosphingolipids

Emollient

Dipropylene Glycol

Masking

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Arginine

Masking
Good for Scar Healing IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Emollient
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cyclopentasiloxane

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying
0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Propylene Glycol

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

C14-22 Alcohols

Emulsion Stabilising

Polysilicone-11

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Emollient

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Polyurethane-15

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Dimethiconol

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Triethylhexanoin

Masking

Polyacrylate-13

Arachidyl Glucoside

Emulsifying

Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Polyacrylate

Absorbent

Cetyl Phosphate

Emulsifying

Polyisobutene

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 77491

Cosmetic Colorant

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant
May worsen Eczema Icon

Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Stearic Acid

Cleansing
2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sucrose Stearate

Emollient
0 / 0

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient
1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

PEG-100 Stearate

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Tromethamine

Buffering

Palmitic Acid

Emollient
2 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sorbitan Isostearate

Emulsifying
1-2 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Decyl Glucoside

Cleansing

Dextrin

Absorbent

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil Icon

Santalum Album Oil

Masking
Oil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil

Cleansing
Fragrance IconOil Icon

Juniperus Mexicana Oil

Masking
Oil Icon

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Masking
Oil Icon

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil

Masking
Oil Icon

Limonene

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Linalool

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Citral

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Citronellol

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Geraniol

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Water, 2,3-Butanediol, Glycerin, Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Alcohol Denat., 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Serine, Beta-Carotene, Desamido Collagen, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Niacinamide, Ceramide NP, Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus, Lactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Water Hyacinth Ferment, Lactobacillus/Wasabia Japonica Root Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Yeast Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Saccharomyces/Grape Ferment Extract, Monascus/Rice Ferment, Wine Extract, Vinegar, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Fraxinus Excelsior Leaf Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Coriandrum Sativum Fruit/Leaf Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Cymbopogon Citratus Extract, Honey Extract, Nigella Sativa Seed Extract, Valeriana Officinalis Rhizome/Root Extract, Carum Petroselinum Extract, Acer Palmatum Leaf Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract, Akebia Quinata Extract, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Allium Sativum Bulb Extract, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Brassica Rapa Leaf Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract, Crataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Geranium Robertianum Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Glechoma Hederacea Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Grifola Frondosa Fruiting Body Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Hemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract, Lentinus Edodes Extract, Lippia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Melilotus Officinalis Extract, Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Morus Bombycis Leaf Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract, Plantago Major Seed Extract, Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Raphanus Sativus Root Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Sasa Veitchii Leaf Extract, Schizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Adenosine, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Proline, Glycine, Hydroxyproline, Cholesterol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glycosphingolipids, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysorbate 20, Propylene Glycol, C14-22 Alcohols, Polysilicone-11, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polyurethane-15, Carbomer, Dimethiconol, Triethylhexanoin, Polyacrylate-13, Arachidyl Glucoside, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Cetyl Phosphate, Polyisobutene, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, CI 77891, CI 77491, Mica, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Stearic Acid, Sucrose Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Tromethamine, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, Dextrin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Santalum Album Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

Learn more about Water
Masking, Solvent

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 
Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.
  • It has mild preservative properties.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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We don't have a description for Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate yet.

We don't have a description for Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate yet.

Lactobacillus/Wasabia Japonica Root Ferment Extract is an antioxidant.

We don't have a description for Lactobacillus/Water Hyacinth Ferment yet.

Skin Conditioning

Lactobacillus is a type of bacteria with skin conditioning properties. This ingredient has antibacterial and antifungal properties (that's why we can eat fermented foods).

Learn more about the benefits of lactobacillus ferment here.

Fun Fact: Lactobacillus is used to create wine, yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut, pickles, beer, cider, kimchi, cocoa, kefir.

Learn more about Lactobacillus

This ingredient is created by fermenting soybean extract with the bacteria, lactobacillus.

Some studies have shown it to have antioxidant properties. One study found this ingredient to have stronger properties than non-fermented soybean extract.

Another study found in increase of isoflavones, amino acids, and peptides in fermented soy milk.

Learn more about Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract

We don't have a description for Lactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment yet.

Antioxidant, Skin Protecting

Monascus/Rice Ferment is an antioxidant.

We don't have a description for Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate yet.

This combination of bacteria + black tea + fermentation = kombucha.

According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps boost radiance, smoothness, and thickens skin.

You can read about the skin benefits of the individual parts here: Saccharomyces Black tea

Learn more about Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment

We don't have a description for Saccharomyces/Grape Ferment Extract yet.

Bleaching, Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Glycyrrhiza 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 Extract
Skin Conditioning

Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract comes from the persimmon, a fruit native to India, China, and Korea. It is rich in antioxidants and contains skin nourishing vitamins.

The antioxidant properties of persimmon come from tannins, flavonoids, carotenoids, and some of its vitamin content. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging.

Vitamins A and C also have plenty of skin benefits as well.

Learn more about Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
Masking, Perfuming

Curcuma Longa Root Extract is from the spice, turmeric. Besides being a healthy and delicious spice, turmeric also has plenty of skincare benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.

Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant. Antioxidants help neutralize unstable free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin's cells and DNA. Curcumin may help with anti-aging.

Curcumin also has anti-inflammatory properties and can help soothe skin and reduce irritation. On top of that, curcumin has been shown to help prevent hyperpigmentation from sun damage.

The anti-microbial property of turmeric can make it effective in treating acne. This property has also been shown to help regulate the production of sebum.

Learn more about Curcuma Longa Root Extract

We don't have a description for Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract yet.

Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract yet.

We don't have a description for Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract yet.

Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract comes from a type of goji berry plant.

Goji berries contain polysaccharides, carotenoids and flavonoids. These give it antioxidant properties that protect your skin from free-radical molecules.

Polysaccharides help hydrate the top layer of skin due to its ability to mimic natural carbohydrates.

Learn more about Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract

We don't have a description for Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract yet.

Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract comes from the honeysuckle flower.

Honeysuckles have skin protecting, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains many antioxidants, such as luteolin, caffeic acid, loniflavone, and chlorogenic acids.

This honeysuckle is native to East Asia and used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Learn more about Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning, Smoothing

We don't have a description for Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract yet.

Skin Conditioning, Tonic

We don't have a description for Glechoma Hederacea Extract yet.

Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract is an antioxidant.

Acer Palmatum Leaf Extract is an antioxidant.

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract comes from the root commonly known as carrot (the orange kind we eat!).

This extract contains beta-carotene, a pigment responsible for giving plants the orange color. Beta-carotene is a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants may help reduce the signs of aging.

Beta-carotene is the reason we turn orange if we eat too many carrots.

It should be noted coming into contact with the leaves of wild carrots can cause skin irritation. The sap causes phytophotodermatitis, or sensitivity exposed to sunlight.

This ingredient is created using the edible parts of the carrot.

Learn more about Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

We don't have a description for Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract yet.

Skin Conditioning

Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract comes from the leaves of the Camellia japonica plant. This plant is native to East Asia.

The leaves of Camellia Japonica have been found to have anti-inflammatory compounds. These include squalene, lupeol, and vitamin E.

This extract is created by using 50% 1,3-Butylene glycol.

Learn more about Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Astringent, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing

We don't have a description for Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract yet.

Astringent, Masking, Soothing

We don't have a description for Melilotus Officinalis Extract yet.

Astringent, Perfuming

Lippia Citriodora Leaf Extract is a fragrance. It can cause irritation.

Antimicrobial, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.

While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.

Rosemary Leaf Extract can help protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. It contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid.

Rosemarinic acid has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.

Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Allium Sativum Bulb Extract yet.

Skin Conditioning

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 Extract
Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient

Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract is an antioxidant.

Astringent, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Raphanus Sativus Root Extract yet.

Ficus Carica Fruit Extract comes from the fruit known as the fig. Figs are rich in antioxidants and helps hydrate the skin.

Figs also contain fatty acids and Vitamins A, B1, and B2.

As a humectant, figs are able to draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

Learn more about Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract yet.

Skin Conditioning

Basil leaf is rich in vitamin C.

We don't have a description for Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract yet.

Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing

Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.

Studies show the compounds in centella help with:

The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.

Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.

Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.

Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract
Abrasive, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning

Prunus Persica Fruit Extract comes from peaches.

Peaches are rich in antioxidants, such as Vitamins C, E and A. Antioxidants help reduce the signs of aging. These vitamins also have plenty of skin benefits on their own (for instance, Vitamin C, E helps with skin brightening).

Peach extract is also an abrasive. Abrasives are an agent used to wear away the surface of skin. They are used to help polish or exfoliate skin.

Emerging research shows Peach extract may help protect UV-B induced skin damage. However, further research is needed.

Learn more about Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning

Beta Vulgaris Root Extract comes from the beet root plant. Beet Root has high Vitamin C content.

Beet roots also contain antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

Beet root has many benefits when eaten. More research is needed on applying beetroot in skincare.

Beet Root is used to add pink/red color.

Learn more about Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic

We don't have a description for Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract yet.

We don't have a description for Morus Bombycis Leaf Extract yet.

Masking, Skin Conditioning, Tonic

Zingiber Officinale is more commonly known as ginger.

Ginger root has antioxidant, anti-inflammation, and antimicrobial properties.

The antioxidant properties help protect your body from free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. As a result, ginger may help slow down signs of aging such as hyperpigmentation and wrinkles.

Studies show ginger inhibits the enzyme that breaks down collagen. It also helps with:

This ingredient has no negative side-effects and is safe to use unless one has a specific allergy to it.

Ginger originates from Southeast Asia but has spread throughout the world. It is now a common spice used in many cultures.

Learn more about Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

We don't have a description for Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract yet.

We don't have a description for Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract yet.

Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Tonic

Sage leaf extract is a culinary and medicinal herb with antibacterial, antioxidant, and soothing properties.

This ingredient is made up of 75-90% ursolic acid, a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound.

Astringent, Emollient, Soothing

We don't have a description for Equisetum Arvense Extract yet.

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract comes from the watermelon. Watermelon has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Watermelons are rich in antioxidants such as Vitamin A, Vitamin C and lycopene. It also contains sugars and amino acids, such as arginine and glutathione.

Lycopene is a potent antioxidant. Besides helping to protect your skin against free-radical molecules, it also helps soothe the skin. Lycopene gives watermelon the distinct red color.

Learn more about Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Brassica Rapa Leaf Extract yet.

Skin Conditioning

Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract is extract from the spinach leaf, Spinacia oleracea.

Spinach is rich in antioxidants such as Vitamin A, and Vitamin C.

This leaf extract comes from the Asian mugwort. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Fun fact: This flower is part of the sunflower family.

Skin Conditioning

Red onion extract? This ingredient not only benefits our diet but also offers numerous benefits for the skin.

Like many other plant extracts, red onion is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients. The red color of the onion comes from its high anthocyanin content - and anthocyanin is a potent antioxidant.

Besides being rich in antioxidants, red onions also contain sulfur, sugars, Vitamin C, and biotin.

A study from 2018 found onion extract to be just as effective as healing surgical scars as traditional silicone gel.

Another study from 2008 showed using this ingredient helped reduce surgical scar texture, redness, and overall appearance in 60 patients.

According to a manufacturer, this ingredient can help with the following:

Another manufacturer from Spain claims onion extract can inhibit the release of allergy hormones and prostaglandin, or lipids found near tissue damage and infection spots.

This ingredient is water-soluble.

Learn more about Allium Cepa Bulb Extract
Skin Conditioning

Houttuynia Cordata Extract is more commonly known as Heart Leaf, Fish Mint, or Chameleon plant.

The components found in Heart Leaf give it antioxidant, hydrating, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Heart Leaf is rich in flavonoids such as quercetin, apigenin, and more. It also contains polysaccharides, the most common type of carbs in food.

Flavonoids have been shown to be effective antioxidants. They help neutralize free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA. The flavonoids in Heart Leaf also help soothe the skin.

Polysaccharides are naturally found in our skin. They play a role in hydrating and repairing the top layer of skin. The polysaccharides in Heart Leaf help moisturize our skin.

Studies show decanoyl acetaldehyde, a component of Heart Leaf oil, is effective at killing bacteria.

The name 'Fish Mint' comes from the herb's natural fishy smell. Is is native to southeast Asia and used throughout the continent for traditional cooking and medicine.

Learn more about Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Sasa Veitchii Leaf Extract yet.

Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract yet.

Emollient, Skin Conditioning

This extract comes from cucumber. Cucumbers are mostly made up of water (95%), and the other 5% is composed of: vitamin C, caffeic acid, fatty acids, amino acids, and other minerals.

Cucumbers have anti-inflammatory, barrier repair, and hydrating properties.

They contain shikimate dehydrigenase, an enzyme shown to help reduce inflammation and soothe the skin.

The amino acids found in cucumbers help nourish our skin's natural acid mantle (it's an important part of our skin barrier). This slightly acidic film acts as a barrier to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants.

Unless you have an allergy to cucumbers, this is generally a non-irritating ingredient.

Fun fact: Cucumis Sativus is native to South Asia and can now be found on every continent.

Learn more about Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Plantago Major Seed Extract yet.

We don't have a description for Hemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract yet.

Skin Conditioning

Citrus Junos Fruit Extract comes from the Citrus Junos tree, or the Yuzu plant.

Yuzu has many skin benefits. It contains antioxidants and a variety of Vitamins. The vitamins found in yuzu include: Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.

Vitamins C and A also provide plenty of skin benefits such as boosting collagen production and helping to reduce the signs of aging.

For those with allergies, Yuzu does contain limonene and linalool. Both these compounds may cause skin sensitivity. If you have concerns, we recommend speaking with a professional.

Learn more about Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Akebia Quinata Extract yet.

Skin Conditioning

Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract comes from the fruit (nuts) of the Ginkgo Biloba tree. This tree is native to China.

These nuts contain potassium, Vitamin C, calcium, phosphorous, and other minerals.

We don't have a description for Crataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract yet.

Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Grifola Frondosa Fruiting Body Extract yet.

Masking, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract yet.

Astringent, Tonic

We don't have a description for Geranium Robertianum Extract yet.

This ingredient is more commonly known as Zhi Mu root. You might see this ingredient listed under 'Volufiline' products.

That's because 'Volufiline' is comprised of this ingredient and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene.

Zhi Mu root is rich in sarsasapogenin. This compound has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

It is commonly used in East Asian medicine.

Learn more about Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin Conditioning, Tonic

We don't have a description for Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract yet.

Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing

We don't have a description for Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract yet.

Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Undaria Pinnatifida Extract comes from a kelp native to the northern Pacific Ocean. It is more commonly known as "wakame".

This kelp contains fatty acids, sodium, calcium, iodine, thiamine, and niacin. Studies show a polysaccharide known as fucoidan exhibits strong antioxidant activities. Fucoidan can be found in the cell walls of many species of brown seaweed.

Wakame prefers cold and temperate oceans. It is used in Japanese and Korean cuisine (yummy!).

Learn more about Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Acorus Calamus Root Extract is a fragrance.

Skin Conditioning

Carica Papaya Fruit Extract comes from the papaya fruit. Papayas were first domesticated in Mexico and Central America.

This fruit extract contains papain and chymopapain, two types of enzymes. These enzyme have exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties. One study shows papain may help reduce scarring.

Papaya is also a rich source of antioxidants. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. This may help protect against signs of aging. One antioxidant present in papayas is lycopene.

Papaya also contains Vitamin A, also known as retinol.

While papaya is used as an ingredient to help lighten skin, research is limited on this.

The seeds of papaya have been found to have anti-fungal activity.

Learn more about Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Antioxidant, Emollient, Humectant

Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract is an antioxidant.

Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is a fragrance.

Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Lentinus Edodes Extract yet.

Skin Conditioning

Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract comes from sunflower seeds.

Sunflower seeds are rich in vitamin E. Studies show sunflowers contain antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.

The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.

These fatty acids hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.

Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract

We don't have a description for Schizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract yet.

We don't have a description for Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract yet.

Masking, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Cichorium Intybus Root Extract yet.

Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Glycosphingolipids 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.

Smoothing

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

Learn more about Niacinamide
Skin Conditioning

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide NP
Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.

Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.

Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.

Learn more about Cholesterol

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.

We don't have a description for PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer yet.

Buffering, Masking

Tromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.

As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.

Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

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Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the oil from the bergamot orange. It is native to Italy.

This ingredient is used to add fragrance to products. It contains limonene, linalool, and linalyl acetate.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

When used topically, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is a photosensitizer due to its furanocoumarins. Photosensitizers make the skin and eyes much more sensitive to sunlight. Photosensitizers are linked to skin cancer.

However, more cosmetics using Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil are removing the furanocoumarins.

Bergamot oil was also found to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties.

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Cleansing, Masking, Perfuming

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.

Perfuming, Solvent

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

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Perfuming

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

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Perfuming

Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".

Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.

Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.

Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,

Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.

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When to use

2 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
50% use every day