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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Juice
EmollientCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingWater
Skin ConditioningMaltooligosyl Glucoside
Skin ConditioningMel
EmollientSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantAroma
Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Abrasive
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialGaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Yucca Schidigera Stem Extract
Cleansing
Chlorella Pyrenoidosa Powder
Skin ConditioningJuniperus Communis Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Arnica Montana Extract
Skin ConditioningBorago Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Medicago Sativa Extract
TonicSpiraea Ulmaria Extract
AstringentOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentP-Anisic Acid
MaskingMenthol
Masking
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingSodium Phytate
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate
AntimicrobialPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Juice, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Water, Maltooligosyl Glucoside, Mel, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Aroma, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate, Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Yucca Schidigera Stem Extract, Chlorella Pyrenoidosa Powder, Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Arnica Montana Extract, Borago Officinalis Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, P-Anisic Acid, Menthol, Menthyl Lactate, Sodium Phytate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, CI 77288, Alcohol, Limonene, Linalool
Calendula Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Water
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialPunica Granatum Sterols
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Alaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingRhododendron Ferrugineum Extract
MaskingBorago Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Medicago Sativa Extract
TonicBacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Algae Extract
Emollient
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Stevioside
MaskingMagnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPhytic Acid
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCalendula Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice, Propanediol, Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lauryl Laurate, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate, Punica Granatum Sterols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Squalane, Ceramide NP, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract, Borago Officinalis Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Bacillus Ferment, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Algae Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Glucoside, Saccharide Isomerate, Stevioside, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Phytic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate
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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.
Borago Officinalis Leaf Extract is from the starflower plant. This plant grows primarily in Europe.
Borago Officinalis Leaf Extract is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract comes from the common Marigold plant. This ingredient is a skin conditioner.
Marigolds contain flavonoids. Flavonoids are a group of substances found naturally in plants. They possess antioxidant and inflammation properties.
This ingredient soothes skin inflammation by inhibiting inhibiting a part of the inflammation process.
Marigolds have been used in traditional medicine throughout Asia and Europe.
Learn more about Calendula Officinalis Flower ExtractCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinLactobacillus Ferment is created by fermenting the Lactobacillus bacteria. It helps keep our skin's natural barrier and microbiome healthy.
Studies show lactobacillus ferment to be effective at repairing the skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier helps keep your skin healthy and hydrated. It also protects against bad bacteria.
As a probiotic/prebiotic/postbiotic, Lactobacillus ferment can help regular our natural biome. In fact, one study found a lack of diversity in our natural skin biome can trigger acne.
Learn more about Lactobacillus FermentLeuconostoc Ferment Filtrate is created from fermenting leuconostoc, a microorganism.
It is a type of lactic acid bacteria.
Fun fact: Leuconostoc is used to ferment vegetables all around the world, including sauerkraut and kimchi.
Learn more about Leuconostoc Ferment FiltrateMedicago Sativa Extract is derived from Alfalfa. It contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Alfalfa is also known as lucerne in the UK, South Africa, and the oceania countries. Ancient Greece and Rome used this plant to feed livestock.
Saccharide Isomerate comes from sugars found in corn. It is a skin hydrator.
The structure of this ingredient can be altered to be more similar to the carbohydrates found in our skin. This ability to mimic our skin gives it hydrating properties.
Specifically, saccharide Isomerate is a humectant. Humectants draw moisture from the air to our skin.
Research shows Saccharide Isomerate to be an effective moisturizer.
Learn more about Saccharide IsomerateSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
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.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
