Aqua
Water: the basic solvent that helps evenly distribute the ingredients.
Methylpropanediol
Methylpropanediol: second place! A humectant and solvent, improves the penetration of active ingredients.
Glycerin
Glycerin: third place! A strong humectant that helps maintain skin hydration.
1,2-Hexanediol
1,2-Hexanediol: humectant and preservative.
Polyglycerin-3
Polyglycerin-3: fifth place! A multiple glycerin polymer with strong moisturizing effects, better than plain glycerin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride: sixth place! A light emollient, coconut oil derivative, softens the skin.
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice (10,000 ppm)
Japanese white birch juice (10,000 ppm = 1%): seventh place! Birch sap tapped in spring, rich in minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants, deeply hydrating and skin-soothing. A traditional Korean skincare ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate: eighth place! Low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, deeply hydrates, firms, and smooths.
Glyceryl Glucoside
Glyceryl Glucoside: activates aquaporin-3 water channels in the skin, providing deep hydration and increasing skin moisture content.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid: tenth place! Very low molecular weight, deep penetration into skin layers, intense hydration.
Butylene Glycol
Butylene Glycol: a humectant and solvent that improves the product's texture.
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid: twelfth place! High molecular weight, surface hydration and film formation, firming effect.
Ascorbic Acid
Ascorbic Acid (L-ascorbic acid, pure Vitamin C): thirteenth place! A powerful antioxidant, brightening, collagen synthesis, UNSTABLE form (oxidizes), requires pH ~3.
Beta-Glucan
Beta-Glucan: a natural polysaccharide, strong soothing and barrier-strengthening, moisturizing and immune-stimulating effect.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate: licorice derivative, has strong anti-inflammatory and soothing effects.
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Hydrogenated Lecithin: phospholipid emulsifier, strengthens the skin barrier and aids in the penetration of active ingredients.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Ethylhexylglycerin: skin conditioner and preservative booster.
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Eclipta Prostrata (False Daisy) leaf extract: an Ayurvedic herb, with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Laminaria Japonica (kombu seaweed) extract: Japanese seaweed, rich in minerals and antioxidants, has moisturizing and detoxifying effects.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Oat (Avena Sativa) kernel extract: has soothing and anti-inflammatory effects, rich in beta-glucan.
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Artichoke leaf extract: antioxidant and detoxifying effect, protects the skin.
Pteris Multifida Extract
Pteris Multifida (fern) extract: antioxidant and skin-protective effect.
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Neem tree leaf extract: an Ayurvedic herb with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Neem tree flower extract: an Ayurvedic herb with cleansing and skin-protective effects.
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Coccinia Indica (ivy gourd) fruit extract: an Ayurvedic herb with antioxidant and antidiabetic effects.
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
Aloe flower extract: soothing and hydrating, antioxidant.
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Eggplant fruit extract: rich in antioxidants (anthocyanins), skin-protective effect.
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Holy Basil (Tulsi) leaf extract: an Ayurvedic adaptogen, strong antioxidant and stress-reducing effect.
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Corallina Officinalis (red calcareous algae) extract: marine algae, rich in minerals, barrier-strengthening effect.
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Turmeric root extract: rich in curcumin, strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect, brightening.
Cyclohexasiloxane
Cyclohexasiloxane: volatile silicone, provides a light feel, evaporates quickly.
Dipropylene Glycol
Dipropylene Glycol: solvent and humectant.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer: thickener and texture enhancer.
Xanthan Gum
Xanthan Gum: natural thickener, stabilizes the product.
Fructooligosaccharides
Fructooligosaccharides: prebiotic, strengthens the skin's microbiome, barrier protection.
Carbomer
Carbomer: thickener and gelling agent, improves product consistency.
Disodium EDTA
Disodium EDTA: stabilizer, chelating agent, protects Vitamin C from oxidation.
Polyquaternium-51
Polyquaternium-51: film-forming polymer, long-lasting hydration, biomimetic barrier.
Tromethamine
Tromethamine: pH adjuster, ensures optimal acidic pH for Vitamin C (~3-3.5).
Tocopherol
Tocopherol (Vitamin E): strong antioxidant, protects skin and Vitamin C from oxidation, regenerates ascorbic acid.
Full ingredients list
Aqua, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglycerin-3, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice (10,000 ppm), Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Pteris Multifida Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dipropylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Fructooligosaccharides, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-51, Tromethamine, Tocopherol
*Actual ingredients may vary! The exact list is always on the product packaging!