The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Vegan Eye Cream Versus The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Foaming Cleanser
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Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantElaeis Guineensis Oil
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantElaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientTri-C14-15 Alkyl Citrate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
HumectantPalmitic Acid
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Niacinamide
SmoothingPolyglycerin-3
HumectantStearic Acid
CleansingGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate
HumectantSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentSaccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate
HumectantOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Glycerin, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Behenyl Alcohol, Tri-C14-15 Alkyl Citrate, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Niacinamide, Polyglycerin-3, Stearic Acid, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Oryza Sativa Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingStearic Acid
CleansingGlycol Distearate
EmollientLauric Acid
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingCocamide Mea
EmulsifyingDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
SurfactantSodium Lauryl Sulfate
CleansingOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentSaponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Chloride
MaskingDivinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
C12-13 Pareth-23
CleansingC12-13 Pareth-3
EmulsifyingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
MaskingWater, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Glycol Distearate, Lauric Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide Mea, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Chloride, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, C12-13 Pareth-23, C12-13 Pareth-3, Hexylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, CI 42090, CI 19140, CI 14700, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Parfum
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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.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinThis oil comes from the outer layer (bran) of rice grains. It is packed with skin-friendly fatty acids to soften and condition the skin while supporting your moisture barrier.
What makes it stand out from other plant oils is its naturally high concentration of gamma-oryzanol, a potent antioxidant. This antioxidant has shown some UV-absorptive properties in research.
Other antioxidants found in this oil include tocopherols, tocotrienols, and ferulic acid.
According to manufacturers, this oil has a lightweight texture that absorbs nicely.
The CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) has concluded this ingredient to be safe as used in cosmetics and it has not shown to be a skin sensitizer in testing (unless you have a known rice allergy).
Due to the fatty acids (primarily Oleic Acid ~40%, Linoleic Acid ~30%, and some Palmitic Acid), this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa Bran OilOryza Sativa Extract comes from the rice grain, Oryza sativa. Rice extract has wound healing, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.
Rice grains contain numerous antioxidants which may help with anti-aging, such as vitamin E. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radical molecules. Unstable free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and accelerate signs of aging.
A study from 2002 found rice to help increase the rate of wound healing. The same study found an improvement of skin barrier function in the patients after taking rice baths.
Numerous in-vitro studies have found rice water to help decrease sun damage by increasing collagen production and inhibiting the process of tyrosinase.
Long story short- tyrosinase is an enzyme that controls melanin production. Our bodies start producing melanin (AKA tanning) when exposed to UV radiation to protect against damage. Rice water is found to partially block this process.
Though more research is needed on rice's ability to help with UV protection, recent studies seem promising.
Wondering why rice is hydrating? The protein in rice have emollient properties. Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in, keeping your skin moisturized.
Some rice extract may have mildly-exfoliating properties. These are mainly limited to Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran and Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Powder.
This rice was first cultivated in China over 10,000 years ago. Many cultures throughout Asia have used rice water on skin and hair for centuries.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa ExtractStearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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 Water