What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
HumectantSodium Chloride
MaskingSucrose
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate
EmulsifyingCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin ConditioningDiglycerin
HumectantBetaine
HumectantMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
AntioxidantOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningGloiopeltis Furcata Extract
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingAcmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingCordyceps Sinensis Extract
AntioxidantRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
MaskingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPrunella Vulgaris Extract
AntioxidantFucus Vesiculosus Extract
EmollientChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingDextrin
AbsorbentWater
Skin ConditioningSea Salt
AbrasiveSea Water
HumectantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin, Sodium Chloride, Sucrose, Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Diglycerin, Betaine, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Gloiopeltis Furcata Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Yeast Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Prunella Vulgaris Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Dextrin, Water, Sea Salt, Sea Water, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
AbrasiveDipropylene Glycol
HumectantBentonite
AbsorbentBetaine
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCellulose
AbsorbentCollagen Extract
Skin ConditioningSea Water
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicJuglans Regia Shell Powder
AbrasiveEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningFructooligosaccharides
HumectantCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
MaskingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCommiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Fruticosus Leaf Extract
MaskingMorus Alba Fruit Extract
AntioxidantUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentDisodium EDTA
Allantoin
Skin ConditioningChromium Oxide Greens
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGypsophila Paniculata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
EmollientParfum
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantCitrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Kaolin, Dipropylene Glycol, Bentonite, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cellulose, Collagen Extract, Sea Water, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Xanthan Gum, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Maltodextrin, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Chromium Oxide Greens, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Gypsophila Paniculata Root Extract, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
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.
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
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice is the sap of the Asian White Birch tree. Birch juice has antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing properties.
The high content of amino acids, sugars, and minerals provide the skin with moisture. On top of that, it contains Vitamins C and B (niacinamide). These two superstar ingredients protect your skin while reducing dark spots.
This white birch is currently being studied for potential anti-cancer properties. It has been used in traditional Asian medicine to help treat infections.
Learn more about Betula Platyphylla Japonica JuiceWe don't have a description for Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract yet.
This ingredient comes from the cinnamon tree native to southern China.
Though cinnamon has a wonderful taste, it can cause skin irritation due to its rich coumarins, cinnamaldehyde, and styrene content.
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.
We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein yet.
This ingredient is created by fermenting soybean extract with the bacteria, lactobacillus.
Some studies have shown it to have antioxidant properties. One study found this ingredient to have stronger properties than non-fermented soybean extract.
Another study found in increase of isoflavones, amino acids, and peptides in fermented soy milk.
Learn more about Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment ExtractMaltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinOregano leaf is a culinary and medicinal herb with skin conditioning properties.
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 ParfumThis 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 ExtractSalix Alba Bark Extract comes from the white willow tree, which is native to Europe and Central Asia.
Salix Alba Bark Extract has often been described as salicylic acid's cousin. This is due to the salicin it contains. However, studies are limited showing salix alba bark to be an effective salicylic acid alternative.
Salicin does have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It has shown to decrease the formation of inflammatory mediators, such as tumor necrosis factor-α and nuclear factor-kappa B. Salicin also has a mildly exfoliating effect on the skin.
Several other components in salix alba bark extract also contain antioxidant properties, such as flavonoids and polyphenols. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging as they neutralize harmful free-radical molecules.
Willow Bark extract has been used for thousands of years. Ancient civilizations used white willow to help treat pain and fevers.
Learn more about Salix Alba Bark ExtractScutellaria 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 ExtractThis extract comes from the blueberry native to North America. It has great antioxidant and skin soothing properties.
The antioxidant properties from blueberries come from its polyphenolic and vitamin C content. Polyphenols are a compound famous for their antioxidant properties and are commonly found in fruits.
A 2023 study found blueberries to protect skin from UV-B related inflammation. However, this ingredient should not replace your sunscreen.
Learn more about Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit ExtractWater. 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