POLA
B.A Lotion N
My skin drinks this up instantly and feels plump for hours. The lightweight texture layers beautifully under serums, leaving everything looking dewy and firm.
46 of 46 ingredients identified
Informational only — check the packaging and a professional for advice.
Actives combined with exfoliation
This formula pairs active ingredients with exfoliation. Introduce gradually and watch for sensitivity.
Contains fragrance
Fragrance is a common trigger for sensitivity and irritation in reactive skin.
Category breakdown
Humectant · 8Soothing · 8Other · 7Surfactant · 6Solvent / vehicle · 5Preservative · 4Antioxidant · 3Emollient · 2Fragrance · 1Exfoliant · 1Active · 1
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Works well together
Glycereth-12 + GlycerinGlycereth-12 + Butylene GlycolPEG-32 + GlycerinPEG-32 + Butylene GlycolPEG-6 + PEG-32PEG-6 + GlycerinPEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone + DimethiconePEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone + GlycerinPPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-20 + GlycerinPPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-20 + Butylene GlycolPPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-20 + Dipropylene GlycolGlycolipids + GlycerinGlycolipids + Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed SilkSodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk + GlycerinSalvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract + TocopherolLuffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract + Artemisia Princeps Leaf ExtractLuffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract + Astragalus Sinicus ExtractPoly HEMA Glucoside + GlycerinAstragalus Sinicus Extract + Artemisia Princeps Leaf ExtractGlycogen + GlycerinMentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract + Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf ExtractMajorana Leaf Extract + TocopherolAkebia Trifoliata Stem Extract + Astragalus Sinicus ExtractAkebia Trifoliata Stem Extract + Artemisia Princeps Leaf ExtractAmaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract + Tocopherol
Full ingredient breakdown
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A gold-standard humectant that draws water into the skin.
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A short-chain polyethylene glycol used as a humectant and solvent to hydrate skin and improve the feel and spreadability of formulas.
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A polyethoxylated glycerin (12 EO units) used as a humectant and solvent. Milder and less occlusive than pure glycerin; pairs well with other polyols in lightweight hydrating serums and toners.
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A medium-chain polyethylene glycol (MW ~1450 Da) that acts as a humectant, solvent, and consistency agent in lotions and creams. Well-tolerated; used in Japanese toners and emulsions.
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An AHA most often used in small amounts to adjust pH.
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An extract of clove (Eugenia caryophyllus) flowers used in cosmetics for antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; distinct from the distilled essential oil, with a lower volatile eugenol content.
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An extract of common sage (Salvia officinalis) leaves rich in carnosic acid, rosmarinic acid, and phenolic diterpenes. Used for antioxidant, soothing, and skin-conditioning properties in toners and essences.
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An extract from the fruit, leaves, and stems of Luffa cylindrica (sponge gourd). Used in Japanese cosmetics for its antioxidant, soothing, and skin-conditioning properties.
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A glucoside-modified poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) polymer used as a hydrating film-former. Its sugar side-chains bind water effectively, providing prolonged moisturisation in toners and essences.
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An extract of Astragalus sinicus (Chinese milk vetch), a legume plant used in Japanese traditional medicine (as rengesou). Provides anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and skin-conditioning benefits in toners and essences.
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An extract from Japanese mugwort (Artemisia princeps) leaves, known as yomogi in Japan. Rich in flavonoids, chlorogenic acid, and terpenoids; used in Japanese skincare for soothing, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.
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A polysaccharide (branched glucose polymer) used in cosmetics as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent. Distinct from mussel-derived glycogen; in skincare typically sourced from yeast or oyster glycogen.
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An aqueous or hydroglycolic extract of peppermint (Mentha piperita) leaves. Unlike peppermint essential oil, the extract has milder menthol content; used for cooling, soothing, and antioxidant properties.
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Extract from the leaves of Majorana hortensis (sweet marjoram). Contains rosmarinic acid, ursolic acid, and flavonoids with antioxidant and mild soothing properties.
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An extract from the fruit of Rosa roxburghii (Roxburgh rose / chestnut rose), one of the highest natural sources of vitamin C, used in cosmetics for its outstanding antioxidant and brightening properties.
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An extract from the stems of Akebia trifoliata, a climbing vine used in East Asian traditional medicine. Contains triterpenoid saponins with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties for skin conditioning.
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An extract from the seeds of Amaranthus caudatus (love-lies-bleeding), naturally rich in squalene, protein, and polyphenols. Used in cosmetics for antioxidant and conditioning properties.
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Vitamin E; a lipid-soluble antioxidant that also conditions skin.
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A hydrolysate of conchiolin, the structural protein from pearl/nacre (Pinctada spp.). Used in luxury Japanese skincare for its moisturising, conditioning, and film-forming properties.
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A silk-derived protein extract that hydrates and imparts a smooth, conditioned feel.
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A naturally occurring amino acid that acts as a humectant and supports the skin's own moisture-retention system.