What I expect from my day and night creams is: good moisturizing because I have dry skin, gentle formula that doesn’t sting or cause redness on my sensitive skin, as well as doesn’t cause my acne-prone skin to break out. Palm oil is controversial due to its social and environmental impacts. Several organizations are working to make palm oil harvest more sustainable, such as the RSPO. The EU Allergen Free label is for the 26 ingredients identified by the EU SCCS and products will be only flagged if a suspected ingredient is on it's ingredient list. It is possible for cosmetics to contain one of the suspect ingredients without it appearing on the ingredient list due to it not reaching the concentration threshold to disclose it and cosmetic manufacturers choice to not disclose it.

An often used glycol that works as a solvent, humectant, penetration enhancer and also gives a good slip to the products. Cons: The brightening effects are not very apparent. And while it is very hydrating, you could also use a good basic moisturizer as well ( Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream review here). About the COSRX Rice Overnight Mask Love this. It's so calming and moisturising. Perfect for the nights "off" between using actives. I alternate retinol, this or the Cosrx honey mask, them the Glow Recipe AHA mask.Sorbitan Olivate is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin. Did it actually brighten my skin? I think that effect was very minimal and gentle. But just enough for me. Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.Super common soothing ingredient. It can be found naturally in the roots & leaves of the comfrey plant, but more often than not what's in the cosmeticproductsis produced synthetically.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin. A very common silicone that gives both skin and hair a silky smooth feel. It also forms a protective barrier on the skin and fills in fine lines. Also used for scar treatment. 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.BG’s main job is usually to be a solvent for the other ingredients. Other tasks include helping the product to absorb faster and deeper into the skin (penetration enhancer), making the product spread nicely over the skin (slip agent), and attracting water (humectant) into the skin. Uneven skin tone– although this mask may not be enough to fight hyperpigmentation, it provides gentle brightening effect and makes your skin texture more even.