I don't know what the Face Shop puts in it, but it works great for me! I actually use it as a daycreme, and it has helped my skin improve enormously. My spots have diminished massively, my skin is a lot more calm, and if I use it before sleeping, in th emorning and once more during the day I'm perfectly hydrated. I'll keep using it this way untill I fulfilled my quest in finding an appropriate day/night cream :)