What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit
EmollientTrehalose
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Water
Skin ConditioningPapain
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Bromelain
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentBenzyl Glycol
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Zea Mays Starch, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit, Trehalose, Allantoin, Maltodextrin, Water, Papain, Glucose, Bromelain, Gluconolactone, Glyceryl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Hyaluronic Acid, Glycosphingolipids, Ceramide NP, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Raspberry Ketone, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Potassium Myristate
EmulsifyingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
Mannitol
Humectant
Papain
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Bromelain
Skin Conditioning
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Powder
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Protease
Exfoliating
Zea Mays Starch, Potassium Myristate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Mannitol, Papain, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Bromelain, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Powder, Gluconolactone, Water, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Oryza Sativa Extract, Protease
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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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinBromelain is a proteolytic enzyme derived from pineapple stem. It gently exfoliates by by dissolving the "glue" holding dead skin cells to your skin's surface.
By faciliating the removal of dead skin cells from the outermost layer of skin, it helps with enhancing skin firmness, hydration, and texture.
Besides exfoliation, it also has anti-inflammatory properties by blocking the inflammation signaling pathways.
It is considered gentler than traditional AHAs or physical scrubs and is a great option for sensitive skin. At this time, most of the clinical trial data on enzyme exfoliants is still limited and further in vivo research is needed.
Typical concentrations for this ingredient range between 0.1-5%.
Bromelain's use in cosmetic formulations has been limited by its sensitivity to pH and temperature (it maintains best stability at pH 5.0). This means how effective is it in a finished product can vary depending on how well the formula is designed.
Learn more about BromelainGluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactonePapain is a proteolytic enzyme extracted from unripe papaya fruit. It is a gentle exfoliator that helps remove the dead skin cells from your outermost layer of skin.
Basically, papain works by dissolving the "glue" holding dead skin cells to your skin's surface. This also promotes cell turnover and smooths texture.
Unlike other exfoliants, papain can work without causing significant irritation.
Beyond exfoliation, its proteolytic action also helps soothe irritated skin and supports the healing of minor wounds.
A 2024 in vivo/in vitro study confirmed its potential to suppress skin inflammation and improve transepidermal water loss (TEWL) in atopic dermatitis models.
Just one thing worth noting: there are reports of allergic responses in individuals with a papaya or latex sensitivity. Be sure to patch test if you're in this camp.
Learn more about PapainSodium Cocoyl Glycinate is a cleansing agent. It can be naturally derived or synthetically-created.
As a surfactant, it helps clean your skin by gathering dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away more easily.
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 WaterZea Mays Starch is starch made from corn. You might know this as cornstarch . It is used to thicken a product. It can replace talc as an absorbent.
The pH of cornstarch is 5.92.
Cornstarch is a common food ingredient used to thicken soups or to make corn syrup.
Learn more about Zea Mays Starch
