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The History of Whoo Jinyulhyang Essential Revitalizing Emulsion Versus The History of Whoo Bichup First Moisture Anti-Aging Essence

Emulsion
Essence
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on May 28, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 29 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Jinyulhyang Essential Revitalizing Emulsion

Water

Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Emollient

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Dipropylene Glycol

Masking

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Emollient

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient
1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Betaine

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Paraffinum Liquidum

Emollient
0-2 / 0 Oil IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

PEG-100 Stearate

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation Icon

Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Beeswax

Emulsion Stabilising
0-2 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Stearic Acid

Cleansing
2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

C14-22 Alcohols

Emulsion Stabilising

Punica Granatum Fruit Extract

Antioxidant

Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Trifolium Pratense Leaf Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant Icon

Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Astringent

Prunus Persica Kernel Extract

Moisturising

Plantago Asiatica Extract

Skin Conditioning

Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract

Skin Protecting

Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Bleaching
Good for Dark Spots Icon

Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract

Skin Conditioning

Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Tromethamine

Buffering

Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer

Triethylhexanoin

Masking

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Emollient
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Arachidyl Glucoside

Emulsifying

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Velvet Extract

Humectant

Thymus Vulgaris Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Trisodium EDTA

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Ginsenosides

Skin Conditioning

Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

CI 15985

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 19140

Cosmetic Colorant
Bichup First Moisture Anti-Aging Essence

Saccharomyces/Cornus Officinalis Fruit/Angelica Acutiloba Root/Deer Antler/Thyme Ferment Filtrate

Skin Conditioning

Water

Skin Conditioning

Dipropylene Glycol

Masking

Alcohol Denat.

Antimicrobial
Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Alanyl Glutamine

Humectant

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Skin Conditioning

Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Poria Cocos Extract

Skin Conditioning

Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract

Skin Conditioning

Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate

Humectant

Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate

Humectant

Rhus Javanica Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Populus Nigra Bark/Bud/Leaf/Twig Extract

Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Bleaching
Good for Dark Spots Icon

Typha Angustifolia Spike Extract

Skin Conditioning

Paeonia Lactiflora Extract

Astringent

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Astringent

Angelica Gigas Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Saposhnikovia Divaricata Root Extract

Antimicrobial

Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract

Masking
May worsen Eczema Icon

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Masking

Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Punica Granatum Fruit Extract

Antioxidant

Papaver Rhoeas Petal Extract

Emollient

Trifolium Pratense Leaf Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Cimicifuga Dahurica Root Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract

Skin Conditioning

Asparagus Cochinchinensis Extract

Skin Protecting

Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation Icon

Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Velvet Extract

Humectant

Thymus Vulgaris Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Theobroma Cacao Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sh-Oligopeptide-1

Skin Conditioning
Peptide IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Sh-Oligopeptide-2

Skin Conditioning
Peptide Icon

Sh-Polypeptide-2

Skin Conditioning
Peptide Icon

Sh-Polypeptide-7

Antiseborrhoeic
Peptide Icon

Sh-Polypeptide-9

Skin Conditioning
Peptide Icon

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Humectant

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Humectant
Peptide IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Copper Tripeptide-1

Skin Conditioning
Peptide IconGood for Skin Texture IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Arginine

Masking
Good for Scar Healing IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cystine

Masking

Histidine Hcl

Skin Conditioning

Isoleucine

Skin Conditioning

Leucine

Skin Conditioning

Lysine

Skin Conditioning

Methionine

Skin Conditioning

Phenylalanine

Masking

Threonine

Tryptophan

Masking

Tyrosine

Masking

Valine

Masking

Biotin

Antiseborrhoeic

Folic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Inositol

Humectant

Calcium Pantothenate

Pyridoxine Hcl

Skin Conditioning

Riboflavin

Cosmetic Colorant

Thiamine Hcl

Masking

Cyanocobalamin

Skin Conditioning

Arbutin

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Hydroxyproline

Skin Conditioning

Caffeine

Skin Conditioning

Mannitol

Humectant

Shellac

Emollient

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Pinus Densiflora Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Polydatin

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

CI 77492

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 77289

Cosmetic Colorant

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol

Cleansing
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient
1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glycereth-20

Humectant

Cetyl Phosphate

Emulsifying

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Isostearic Acid

Cleansing
Bad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Tromethamine

Buffering

Trisodium EDTA

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Benzyl Salicylate

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Citronellol

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Limonene

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Geraniol

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Linalool

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde

Masking
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Saccharomyces/Cornus Officinalis Fruit/Angelica Acutiloba Root/Deer Antler/Thyme Ferment Filtrate, Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Alanyl Glutamine, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Rhus Javanica Extract, Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Populus Nigra Bark/Bud/Leaf/Twig Extract, Butylene Glycol, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Typha Angustifolia Spike Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Saposhnikovia Divaricata Root Extract, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Papaver Rhoeas Petal Extract, Trifolium Pratense Leaf Extract, Cimicifuga Dahurica Root Extract, Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract, Asparagus Cochinchinensis Extract, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Velvet Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-7, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Arginine, Cystine, Histidine Hcl, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Tyrosine, Valine, Biotin, Folic Acid, Inositol, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Riboflavin, Thiamine Hcl, Cyanocobalamin, Arbutin, Hydroxyproline, Caffeine, Mannitol, Shellac, CI 77891, Silica, Pinus Densiflora Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Polydatin, CI 77492, CI 77289, Ceramide NP, PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycereth-20, Cetyl Phosphate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isostearic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Trisodium EDTA, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

Learn more about Water
Masking, Solvent

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol
Emollient, Emulsifying

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.

This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe

Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate
Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 
Skin Conditioning

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 Panthenol
Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient, Skin Protecting, Tonic

Ginseng Root helps increase skin hydration, soothe skin, even out skin tone, and improve the appearance of wrinkles.

This ingredient helps improve blood circulation and oxygen flow while giving skin a boost in nutrients. Ginseng root contains both Vitamin D and B12. Both of these vitamins help boost collagen production in your skin. Collagen gives you skin the appearance of looking plump and firm.

Studies also show ginseng may help with hyperpigmentation. Ginseng disrupts the production of tyrosinase, an enzyme that starts the process of skin darkening.

Historically, people in East Asia have used ginseng as both food and medicine.

Learn more about Panax Ginseng Root Extract

This combination of bacteria + black tea + fermentation = kombucha.

According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps boost radiance, smoothness, and thickens skin.

You can read about the skin benefits of the individual parts here: Saccharomyces Black tea

Learn more about Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment

We don't have a description for Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract yet.

Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

You might know this ingredient as pomegranate fruit. It has been shown to have antioxidant, skin soothing and anti-aging benefits.

Pomegranates are rich in antioxidant compounds such as polyphenolic compounds such as ellagic acid, phenolic acids, anthocyanins, and flavonoids.

Both in-vivo and in-vitro studies show pomegranate fruit helps with:

These benefits offer skin anti-aging and skin soothing benefits.

Fun fact: The name pomegranate comes from two latin words: "pome" or apple, and "granate" or "many seeded".

Pomegranate flower extract is often confused for pomegranate fruit extract, but comes from the flowers of the tree.

Learn more about Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract yet.

Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Trifolium Pratense Leaf Extract is an antioxidant.

Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract comes from the roots of the Lithospermumerythrorhizon plant, or the purple gromwell plant.

Studies show this root extract has anti-inflammatory properties and protects against oxidative stress. It also displayed UV absorption capability and protection against UV-B damage. However, it should not replace your sunscreen.

The dried roots of this plant are used in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine due to its antiviral properties.

Learn more about Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract comes from the Asian Mountain Yam. It contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Antioxidants help neutralize free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA.

We don't have a description for Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract yet.

Astringent, Humectant, Soothing

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract comes from the Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap plant. This plant is native to Northeast Asia and can be found in China, Mongolia, Korea, and Siberia.

In cosmetics, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This is due to the flavonoid composition of Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract.

In Chinese traditional folk medicine, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is used to help treat lung issues and hypertension.

Learn more about Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Bleaching, Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.

One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.

Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.

Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.

Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.

Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

We don't have a description for Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract yet.

We don't have a description for Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract yet.

Skin Conditioning, Soothing

We don't have a description for Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract yet.

Buffering, Masking

Tromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.

As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.

Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. 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.

Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

Learn more about Tromethamine
Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated 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.

Masking, Perfuming

Parfum 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 “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” 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 Parfum
Humectant, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Velvet Extract yet.

Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Thymus Vulgaris Extract is a fragrance.

We don't have a description for Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract yet.

We don't have a description for Trisodium EDTA yet.

Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.

Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.

Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.

Learn more about Cholesterol
Skin Conditioning

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide NP

When to use

8 Routines
63% use in am
38% use in pm
100% use every day