What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingJojoba Esters
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingHydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSucrose Polystearate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Honey
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPanax Ginseng Seed Oil
Emollient
Linalool
Perfuming
Panax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyaspartate
HumectantSodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
CleansingWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Methyl Gluceth-20, Betaine, Behenyl Alcohol, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Carbomer, Jojoba Esters, Tromethamine, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, Parfum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sucrose Polystearate, Phenoxyethanol, Honey, Ethylhexylglycerin, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Linalool, Panax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract, Benzyl Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panax Ginseng Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Polyaspartate, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Isocetyl Myristate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dipentaerythrityl Pentaacrylate
Methyl Hydroxystearate
EmollientTea-Rosinate
CleansingPEG-100 Stearate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Perfluorobutylethyl Dimethicone
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Panax Ginseng Root
Emollient
Phellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningGanoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingPaeonia Suffruticosa Branch/Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingPolygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPoria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
AstringentPlatycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract
Antioxidant
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Gigas Extract
Skin ConditioningTrichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract
Skin ProtectingLycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningVelvet Extract
HumectantCnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCuscuta Japonica Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Tenuissima Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCeratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract
MaskingPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Dextrin
AbsorbentAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Glycereth-20
HumectantCetearyl Olivate
Coconut Oil Methylpropanediol Esters
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Trisodium EDTA
Tromethamine
BufferingParfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Glycol, Isocetyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol, Dipentaerythrityl Pentaacrylate, Methyl Hydroxystearate, Tea-Rosinate, PEG-100 Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, C14-22 Alcohols, Panthenol, Perfluorobutylethyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Panax Ginseng Root, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Branch/Flower/Leaf Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Extract, Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Extract, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Velvet Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Cuscuta Japonica Seed Extract, Angelica Tenuissima Root Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ceramide NP, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Cholesterol, Dextrin, Adenosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Glycereth-20, Cetearyl Olivate, Coconut Oil Methylpropanediol Esters, Sorbitan Stearate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sorbitan Olivate, Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol, Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Trisodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Parfum
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
Butylene 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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Dextrin is used to thicken a product and helps bind ingredients together. It is created from starch and glycogen.
As an emulsifier, dextrin prevents ingredients from separating. This helps elongate a product's shelf life.
Studies show coating UV filters with dextrin prevents these ingredients from being absorbed. This helps UV ingredients last longer on the skin.
Learn more about DextrinGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumWe don't have a description for Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract yet.
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)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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
