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Ginseng Essence Water

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1 of 24 ingredients flagged

Fungal acne trigger
Lactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate

Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Panthenol (B5), Licorice Root, Hyaluronic Acid

Ingredients

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  1. 1Panax Ginseng Root Water

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  2. 2Butylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  3. 3Glycerin

    A skincare MVP. Draws water into skin and supports the barrier.

  4. 4Propanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  5. 5Niacinamide

    Vitamin B3. Balances oil, refines pores, fades marks and strengthens the barrier. A true all-rounder.

  6. 61,2-Hexanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  7. 7Water

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  8. 8Hydroxyacetophenone
  9. 9Glyceryl Glucoside
  10. 10Xanthan Gum

    Gives the product its texture.

  11. 11Panthenol

    Pro-vitamin B5. Hydrates, soothes and helps skin repair.

  12. 12Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

    Calms redness and gently brightens uneven tone.

  13. 13Allantoin

    Soothes, softens and supports healing.

  14. 14Adenosine

    Smooths the look of wrinkles and calms skin.

  15. 15Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  16. 16Theobroma Cacao(Cocoa) Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  17. 17Dextrin
  18. 18Glucose

    Water-binding sugars that keep skin hydrated.

  19. 19Panax Ginseng Root Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  20. 20Panax Ginseng Berry Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  21. 21Lactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Ferment FiltrateFungal acne trigger

    Fermented ingredient. Can be brightening, but often flagged for fungal acne.

  22. 22Sodium Hyaluronate

    Holds many times its weight in water for plump, bouncy hydration.

  23. 23Ethylhexylglycerin

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  24. 24Disodium EDTA

    Grabs metal ions so the formula stays stable.