What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Glycol
SolventPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Avena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Water
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Viscum Album Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Saccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Collagen
Moisturising
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Propanediol
Solvent
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract
MoisturisingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Leucine
Skin ConditioningMethionine
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Alanine
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Histidine
Humectant
Taurine
BufferingOrnithine
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Benzyl Glycol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Water, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Saccharomyces/Viscum Album Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Squalane, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Saccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Collagen, Cetearyl Alcohol, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Pyrus Malus Leaf Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Stearic Acid, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Leucine, Methionine, Valine, Serine, Aspartic Acid, Alanine, Arginine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Histidine, Taurine, Ornithine, Ceramide EOP
Oryza Sativa Seed Water
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningCellulose
Absorbent
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCharcoal Powder
Abrasive
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Water
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Ceteth-25
CleansingCitrus Grandis Seed Extract
Astringent
Oleth-10
EmulsifyingSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Extract
Masking
Lecithin
Emollient
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Phytate
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentSesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Seed Water, Water, Cellulose, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arginine, Carbomer, Charcoal Powder, Allantoin, Panthenol, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycine Soja Seed Water, Disodium EDTA, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Pentylene Glycol, Ceteth-25, Citrus Grandis Seed Extract, Oleth-10, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Lecithin, Madecassoside, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Glycine Soja Oil, Sodium Dna, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
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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
Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid. This just means our bodies can product a bit on its own, but sometimes needs a little boost from food sources.
It is a part of your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), or the water-loving molecules in your outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) that keeps everything hydrated and happy.
Here's an interesting thing about Arginine: your skin converts it into urea through the Krebs-Henseleit urea cycle. Urea is one of the most effective humectants your skin naturally produces.
A clinical study showed applying 2.5% arginine hydrochloride to atopic dermatitis skin showed significant urea levels in the stratum corneum and improved moisture in just four weeks.
Arginine is also a precursor to nitric oxide; nitric oxide improves microcirculation and supports wound healing and collagen synthesis.
One study found that an amino acid complex containing Arginine reduced skin irritation, improved hydration, and accelerated skin repair in clinical / in-vivo studies.
Arginine itself is an amino acid and not a fatty acid, oil, or ester. On its own, it's not a direct food source for Malassezia, or the yeast that causes fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineButylene 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 ingredient is a filtrate from soymilk that has been fermented with Lactobacillus. The word "filtrate" means you're getting fermentation by-products, not live probiotic bacteria.
It is a gentle skin conditioning ingredient used to help skin feel softer, calmer, and more hydrated. In cosmetic research, "probiotic/postbiotic" style ingredients are commonly discussed in the context of supporting the skin's micro-ecology and barrier function.
Just be cautious if you're allergic to soy, and be sure to patch test even though it's processed/filtered.
Learn more about Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment FiltrateOryza 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 ExtractPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
