What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnolia Sieboldii Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnolia Liliflora Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBenincasa Cerifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Kernel Extract
MoisturisingAstragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
Emollient
Poria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Tromethamine
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide
Antioxidant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Magnolia Sieboldii Extract, Magnolia Liliflora Flower Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Benincasa Cerifera Seed Extract, Prunus Persica Kernel Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Bakuchiol, Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract is from an herb called Huang Qi. The roots of this plant have traditionally used in traditional Chinese medicine.
This ingredient contains hydrating, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory compounds such as polysaccharides, saponins, and flavonoids. These compounds have also been studied for its effects on skin repair like fibroblast activity, growth-factor signaling, and wound closure models. However, human evidence is still limited.
Recent clinical work on a proprietary Astragalus + Centella saponin system showed improvement in skin aging and quality.
Overall, this ingredient is a great supportive ingredient with low irritation risk.
Learn more about Astragalus Membranaceus Root ExtractButylene 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 high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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