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TONYMOLY Intense Care Gold 24K Snail Eye Serum Ball Versus TONYMOLY Intense Care Gold 24K Snail Eye Cream

Eye Moisturizer
Eye Moisturizer
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on August 26, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free eye moisturizers. They have a total of 39 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides, niacinamide and peptides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

Ingredient Info

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About this product

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Intense Care Gold 24K Snail Eye Serum Ball

Snail Secretion Filtrate

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

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

Polyglycerin-3

Humectant

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

Methylpropanediol

Solvent

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Propanediol

Solvent

Allantoin

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Volcanic Ash Extract

Skin Conditioning

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Arginine

Masking
Good for Scar Healing IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Adenosine

Skin Conditioning
Good for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Skin Conditioning

Disodium EDTA

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Humectant

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Masking
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract

Astringent

Pvm/Ma Copolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Phellinus Linteus Extract

Skin Conditioning

Arctium Lappa Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Masking

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil Icon

Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil Icon

Prunus Persica Fruit Extract

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

Jasminum Officinale Flower Water

Masking

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Masking
Oil Icon

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Cera

Skin Protecting

Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract

Antimicrobial

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Saccharomyces Ferment

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying

Tetracarboxymethyl Palmitoyl Dipeptide-12

Skin Conditioning
Peptide Icon

Sodium Acetate

Buffering

Lysine

Skin Conditioning

Hexapeptide-2

Bleaching
Peptide Icon

Biotin

Antiseborrhoeic

Colloidal Gold

Antimicrobial

Citrus Unshiu Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Soleirolia Soleirolii Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Sasa Quelpaertensis Extract

Skin Conditioning

Pulsatilla Koreana Extract

Skin Conditioning

Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Viscum Album Extract

Skin Conditioning

Artemisia Vulgaris Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Coptis Chinensis Root Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Propolis Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne Icon

Morus Bombycis Leaf Extract

Smoothing

Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract

Skin Conditioning

Polyglutamic Acid

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Usnea Barbata Extract

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Gold

Cosmetic Colorant

Ceramide NP

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

Ubiquinone

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

Skin Conditioning

Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Sh-Oligopeptide-1

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

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Acetyl Heptapeptide-9

Skin Conditioning
Peptide Icon

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Glutathione

Good for Dark Spots Icon

Snail Secretion Filtrate, Water, Glycerin, Polyglycerin-3, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Propanediol, Allantoin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Volcanic Ash Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Water, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Cera, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Saccharomyces Ferment, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tetracarboxymethyl Palmitoyl Dipeptide-12, Sodium Acetate, Lysine, Hexapeptide-2, Biotin, Colloidal Gold, Citrus Unshiu Fruit Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Soleirolia Soleirolii Extract, Sasa Quelpaertensis Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Viscum Album Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Propolis Extract, Morus Bombycis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Usnea Barbata Extract, Tocopherol, Gold, Ceramide NP, Ubiquinone, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Heptapeptide-9, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Glutathione

Intense Care Gold 24K Snail Eye Cream

Water

Skin Conditioning

Snail Secretion Filtrate

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Glycerin

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Masking

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Emollient

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

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Cyclopentasiloxane

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Polysorbate 60

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient
1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cyclohexasiloxane

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Cyclomethicone

Emollient
0 / 0 Silicon Icon

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

Masking
0-2 / 0 Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Oenothera Biennis Oil

Emollient
3 / 2 Oil IconHelps reduce irritation IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Squalene

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Betaine

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

Volcanic Ash Extract

Skin Conditioning

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Skin Conditioning

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Masking
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract

Astringent

Arctium Lappa Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Phellinus Linteus Extract

Skin Conditioning

Sasa Quelpaertensis Extract

Skin Conditioning

Soleirolia Soleirolii Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Pulsatilla Koreana Extract

Skin Conditioning

Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Citrus Unshiu Extract

Skin Conditioning

Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Viscum Album Extract

Skin Conditioning

Artemisia Vulgaris Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Coptis Chinensis Root Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Morus Bombycis Leaf Extract

Smoothing

Propolis Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne Icon

Usnea Barbata Extract

Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract

Skin Conditioning

Sh-Oligopeptide-1

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

Acetyl Heptapeptide-9

Skin Conditioning
Peptide Icon

Ceramide NP

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

Saccharomyces Ferment

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Polyquaternium-51

Skin Conditioning

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

Emollient

Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Stearic Acid

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

PEG-150 Distearate

Emulsifying
2 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

PEG-100 Stearate

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Emulsifying
Silicon Icon

Sorbitan Stearate

Emulsifying
0 / 1 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Skin Conditioning

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Disodium EDTA

Adenosine

Skin Conditioning
Good for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Tromethamine

Buffering

Polyglutamic Acid

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine

Emulsifying

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Gold

Cosmetic Colorant

Colloidal Gold

Antimicrobial

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Masking
Oil Icon

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil

Cleansing
Fragrance IconOil Icon

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil Icon

Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil

Masking
Oil Icon

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

Perfuming
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Citral

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Linalool

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

Limonene

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Titanium Dioxide

Cosmetic Colorant
0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant
May worsen Eczema Icon

CI 77491

Cosmetic Colorant

Water, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl Stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Cyclomethicone, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Squalene, Betaine, Volcanic Ash Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Sasa Quelpaertensis Extract, Soleirolia Soleirolii Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Citrus Unshiu Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Viscum Album Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Morus Bombycis Leaf Extract, Propolis Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Acetyl Heptapeptide-9, Ceramide NP, Saccharomyces Ferment, Polyquaternium-51, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Stearic Acid, PEG-150 Distearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Sorbitan Stearate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Tromethamine, Polyglutamic Acid, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Gold, Colloidal Gold, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Citral, Linalool, Limonene, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, CI 77491

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

Snail Secretion Filtrate is the excretion from snails. It is an effective moisturizer and promotes collagen production.

A popular nickname for this ingredient is 'Snail Mucin'.

Snail mucin has numerous skin benefits:

On top of this, Snail Secretion Filtrate contains a variety of vitamins and minerals. These include copper peptides, Vitamin A, and vitamin E. Vitamins A and E are antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals that damage skin cells.

Being cruelty-free means a brand does not experiment on animals. If you're worried about the well-being of the snails, we recommend looking more into the company of the product. Many brands have developed humane methods to collect snail mucin.

There is much debate on this subject. On one hand, this ingredient comes from an animal. On the other hand, many will argue the ingredient is naturally secreted (like a natural by-product) and therefore vegan. If you have reservations, you can look into Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate or Centella Asiatica Extract as alternatives.

Learn more about Snail Secretion Filtrate
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
Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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 Glycerin
Smoothing

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

Learn more about Niacinamide
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 
Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.
  • It has mild preservative properties.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Antioxidant

Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.

This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.

Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Volcanic Ash Extract yet.

Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing

Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.

Studies show the compounds in centella help with:

The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.

Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.

Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.

Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract
Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Skin Conditioning

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

Learn more about Adenosine
Skin Conditioning

This extract comes from Purslane, a succulent. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hydrating properties.

Purslane is very nutritious. It contains omega-3 fatty acids, NMFs, many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The vitamins found in purslane include: Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E.

Fun fact: Purslane is a succulent with an extensive habitat. It is used in traditional Korean medicine to treat irritated skin.

Nowadays, purslane is becoming a superfood due to its highly nutritious content.

Learn more about Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

Learn more about Disodium EDTA
Masking, Skin Conditioning

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.

Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.

Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.

Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.

Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.

Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract comes from the chasteberry.

Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Phellinus Linteus Extract yet.

Skin Conditioning

Arctium Lappa Root Extract is from the burdock plant. It is an antioxidant and helps soothe skin. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

In folk medicine, Arctium Lappa has been used to treat skin inflammation and digestion.

Skin Conditioning

Saccharomyces Ferment is created from fermenting and filtering saccharomyces, a group of fungus that includes yeasts. It is a humectant and helps hydrate the skin.

This ingredient contains amino acids, beta-glucan, and vitamins. Beta-glucan is a potent antioxidant and may help with the signs of aging.

Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Colloidal Gold yet.

We don't have a description for Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract yet.

Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract yet.

Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient

Soleirolia Soleirolii Extract is an antioxidant.

Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Sasa Quelpaertensis Extract yet.

Skin Conditioning

Pulsatilla Koreana Extract comes from the Korean pasque flower. This flower is used in traditional Korean medicine.

Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract comes from the Japanese Pepper, also known as the Prickly Ash. This plant is native to the Korean peninsula and Japan.

The pepper has antioxidant properties. It may help reduce the signs of aging.

For those with fragrance sensitivities, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract contains limonene.

If you have concerns, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient.

The Japanese Pepper is related to the Sichuan Pepper.

Learn more about Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning, Soothing

We don't have a description for Viscum Album Extract yet.

Skin Conditioning

Artemisia Vulgaris Extract is more commonly known as the common mugwort. It has strong antioxidant properties and helps soothe irritation.

Antioxidants protect skin from damage and the signs of aging.

This plant contains the compounds saponins, glycosides, flavanoids, protein, triterpenoids.

The common wugwort has been used in traditional Indian, Chinese, and European medicines to treat gastrointestinal diseases.

Learn more about Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

This ingredient has many skin benefits:

This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.

On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.

Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.

Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.

Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.

Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Coptis Chinensis Root Extract is an antioxidant.

Skin Conditioning

Propolis Extract is also known as bee glue.

This ingredient has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, and antioxidant properties.

Studies show propolis helps fight against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. This may help with reducing acne and accelerate wound healing.

The flavonoids found in propolis extract are potent antioxidants. Antioxidants may help with reducing the signs of aging.

A study from 2020 found propolis to help reverse skin damage from UV.

Fun facts: This ingredient is created by mixing beeswax, bee saliva, and parts of trees. Bees use propolis as a sealant to close any gaps in their hives.

Since it is an animal-derived product, this ingredient is not considered vegan. For vegan alternatives, check out Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate or Centella Asiatica Extract.

Learn more about Propolis Extract

We don't have a description for Morus Bombycis Leaf Extract yet.

This ingredient comes from the callus cells of ginseng.

Ginseng is rich in antioxidants, favonoids, and vitamins B12 and D.

Skin Conditioning

Polyglutamic Acid is made up many glutamic acids chained together. It is created from bacterial fermentation.

This ingredient is an effective skin hydrator and may help speed up wound healing. As a humectant, it draws and holds water to the skin. This ingredient is often compared to hyaluronic acid or glycerin. Similarly to hyaluronic acid, it can vary in molecular weights. This means polyglutamic acid is capable of bringing hydration to lower levels of the skin.

Fun fact: Polyglutamic Acid is found in the Japanese food, natto. It is also being used in cancer treatment studies.

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Cosmetic Colorant

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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

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Skin Conditioning

sh-Oligopeptide-1 is a peptide found naturally in our bodies. Peptides are the building blocks for collagen and elastin in our skin.

In cosmetics, this ingredient is bioengineered to be identical to a human gene that codes for epidermal growth factor (EGF). EGF are signal molecules that simulate cell growth and healing.

Studies find EGF help with:

In South Korea and China, EGF is considered a controversial ingredient. The South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has cracked down on companies with products including EGF due to false advertisement claims.

According to Dr. Zoe Draelos, growth factors have some drawbacks:

There is also controversy surrounding growth factors. The controversy is due to their mitogenic activity, or their ability to increase the number of cells. It is best to avoid using growth factors if you have psoriasis or are at risk of skin cancer. However, it should be noted EGF are not mutagenic - meaning they will not cause cancer.

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Skin Conditioning

Acetyl Heptapeptide-9 is a peptide.

When to use

3 Routines
33% use in am
67% use in pm
67% use every day
7 Routines
43% use in am
57% use in pm
100% use every day