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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Luffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Foeniculum Vulgare Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantifolia Juice
CleansingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Juice
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Crataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningZiziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Belamcanda Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningEriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-20
EmulsifyingPEG-30 Glyceryl Isostearate
PEG-50 Glyceryl Isostearate
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPentasodium Pentetate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Foeniculum Vulgare Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Juice, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Citrus Limon Juice, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Crataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Belamcanda Chinensis Root Extract, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-20, PEG-30 Glyceryl Isostearate, PEG-50 Glyceryl Isostearate, Propanediol, Sodium Citrate, Pentasodium Pentetate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sea Water
HumectantPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Pinus Densiflora Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Glucose
Humectant
Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPolylysine
Gellan Gum
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialFomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Sea Water, Propolis Extract, Zinc PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pinus Densiflora Bark Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glucose, Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Polylysine, Gellan Gum, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Cetearyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Persea Gratissima Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol
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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
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 GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
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.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
