Origins Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Soothing Treatment Lotion ingredients, decoded

What Origins Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Soothing Treatment Lotion is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.

Origins
Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Soothing Treatment Lotion
메가-머쉬룸 릴리프 & 레질리언스 수딩 트리트먼트 로션
What the brand says it does

Soothing treatment lotion that hydrates instantly, helps minimise the look of pores and preps skin for the products that follow.

39ingredients
2key ingredients
2worth knowing

What it targets

  • HydrationGlycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate
  • BreakoutsSalicylic Acid
  • ExfoliationSalicylic Acid
  • Wrinkles & firmnessCaffeine
  • SoothingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.

Key ingredients

Sodium Hyaluronate#22
소듐하이알루로네이트
Above the 1% line

The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.

Hydration

Ingredient guide →
Salicylic Acid#24
살리실릭애씨드
Above the 1% line

BHA. Oil-soluble, so it exfoliates inside pores; used for blackheads and acne.

BreakoutsExfoliation

Ingredient guide →

Worth knowing

  • Contains fragrance or essential oils (Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
  • Fragrance allergens listed: Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Pogostemon Cablin (patchouli) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol. In the EU these must be named when above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products.

What most of it is made of

  1. WaterBase
  2. Butylene GlycolHumectant
  3. Saccharomyces Ferment FiltrateFerment
  4. GlycerinHumectant
  5. Hypnea Musciformis ExtractPlant extract

1% line: from Sorbic Acid (#37) onward, ingredients are probably at 1% or less. Sorbic Acid is limited to 0.6% in the EU, and ingredients at 1% or less may be listed in any order. Products made only for other markets can use more.

Full ingredient list, decoded (39)
1Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients.Base
2Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb.Humectant
3Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate효모발효여과물Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning.Ferment
4Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone.Humectant
5Hypnea Musciformis Extract힙네아 무스키포르미스추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
6Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil필리핀오렌지껍질오일Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023.Fragrance allergen
7Boswellia Carterii Oil유향나무오일Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023.Fragrance allergen
8Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil라벤더오일Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023.Fragrance allergen
9Pogostemon Cablin (patchouli) Oil광곽향오일Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023.Fragrance allergen
10Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil오렌지오일Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023.Fragrance allergen
11Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil센티드제라늄꽃오일Geranium essential oil used for scent; can irritate sensitive skin.Fragrance
12Limonene리모넨Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people.Fragrance allergen
13Citronellol시트로넬올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people.Fragrance allergen
14Linalool리날룰Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people.Fragrance allergen
15Geraniol제라니올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people.Fragrance allergen
16Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Extract영지버섯추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
17Phellinus Linteus Extract진흙버섯추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
18Gelidiella Acerosa Extract겔리디엘라 아케로사추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
19Fuscoporia Obliqua Sclerotium Extract차가버섯균핵추출물Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish.Thickener / texture
20Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract비타민나무추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
21Lactobacillus Ferment락토바실러스발효물Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning.Ferment
22Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide →Humectant
23Sucrose수크로오스Sugar; humectant, or a gentle scrub in sugar scrubs.Humectant
24Salicylic Acid살리실릭애씨드BHA. Oil-soluble, so it exfoliates inside pores; used for blackheads and acne.Ingredient guide →Exfoliant
25Caffeine카페인Temporarily tightens and reduces puffiness, popular in eye creams.Active ingredient
26Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract돌콩추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
27Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate다이포타슘글리시리제이트Licorice-derived soothing ingredient.Soothing
28Glycereth-26글리세레스-26Humectant that helps skin hold on to water.Humectant
29Caprylyl Glycol카프릴릴글라이콜Humectant with preservative-boosting action.Preservative
30Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil피이지-40하이드로제네이티드캐스터오일Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed.Emulsifier
31Trideceth-9트라이데세스-9Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed.Emulsifier
32Polysorbate 20폴리솔베이트20Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed.Emulsifier
33Glucosamine Hcl글루코사민에이치씨엘Humectant that helps skin hold on to water.Humectant
34Citric Acid시트릭애씨드pH adjuster; usually at low levels where it does not exfoliate.pH adjuster
35Sodium Hydroxide소듐하이드록사이드pH adjuster used in tiny amounts; fully reacted in the final product.pH adjuster
36Sodium Citrate소듐시트레이트pH buffer.pH adjuster
1% line — probably 1% or less below this point
37Sorbic Acid소르빅애씨드Preservative; the EU allows up to 0.6% (as acid).Preservative
38Potassium Sorbate포타슘솔베이트Mild preservative, effective at lower pH.Preservative
39Phenoxyethanol페녹시에탄올The most common preservative. The EU caps it at 1%, so everything listed after it is at 1% or less.Preservative

Based on the ingredient list the brand publishes; formulas can change and differ by country. The order shows relative amounts, not exact percentages. General information, not medical advice.

Ingredient list as published on the brand’s official website. Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too. General information, not medical advice.