What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate
HumectantSaccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate
HumectantBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Tromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Phellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonatum Sibiricum Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTriethylhexanoin
MaskingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingAtractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningTrisodium EDTA
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
Antimicrobial
Trifolium Pratense Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLedebouriella Divaricata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Gigas Extract
Skin ConditioningGardenia Florida Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialCyperus Rotundus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCuscuta Australis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningVelvet Extract
HumectantForsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTrichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract
Skin ProtectingViscum Album Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
AstringentGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Angelica Tenuissima Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract
Skin ConditioningOphiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOyster Shell Extract
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Kernel Extract
MoisturisingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentAngelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPlantago Asiatica Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
PEG-10 Phytosterol
EmulsifyingDendrobium Candidum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningGold
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polydecene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Panthenol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Behenic Acid, Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Behenyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Parfum, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Glycerin, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Squalane, C14-22 Alcohols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Alcohol Denat., Phellinus Linteus Extract, Myristic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Polygonatum Sibiricum Rhizome Extract, Mica, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Triethylhexanoin, CI 77891, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Arachidyl Glucoside, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Trisodium EDTA, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Trifolium Pratense Leaf Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Ledebouriella Divaricata Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Extract, Gardenia Florida Flower Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Cuscuta Australis Seed Extract, Velvet Extract, Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract, Viscum Album Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Angelica Tenuissima Root Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Oyster Shell Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Prunus Persica Kernel Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Plantago Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, PEG-10 Phytosterol, Dendrobium Candidum Flower Extract, CI 77491, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Glycolipids, Gold
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glutathione
Cetearyl Olivate
Polyacrylamide
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingParfum
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingMalva Sylvestris Extract
AstringentMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPrimula Veris Extract
Skin ConditioningVeronica Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantTrichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract
Skin ProtectingPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Arachidonate
Emollient
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Pyridoxine
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-29
Antioxidant
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningOligopeptide-32
Antiseborrhoeic
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Water, Niacinamide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glutathione, Cetearyl Olivate, Polyacrylamide, Sorbitan Olivate, 1,2-Hexanediol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Triethanolamine, Parfum, Glycerin, Laureth-7, Butylene Glycol, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Ethylhexylglycerin, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Malva Sylvestris Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Geraniol, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Benzyl Benzoate, Panthenol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Biotin, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Retinyl Palmitate, Thiamine Hcl, Copper Tripeptide-1, Oligopeptide-29, Cyanocobalamin, Oligopeptide-32, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
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.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumWe don't have a description for Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract yet.
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. Stay hydrated!
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