What's inside
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyquaternium-7
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
BHT
Antioxidant
PEG-45m
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Algae Extract
Emollient
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Capric Acid
Cleansing
Methylparaben
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Methyltaurate
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Propylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Potassium Chloride
Water, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Myristic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Beeswax, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-7, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Bicarbonate, BHT, PEG-45m, Sodium Hydroxide, Madecassoside, Allantoin, Palmitic Acid, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Algae Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Capric Acid, Methylparaben, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Methyltaurate, Dipropylene Glycol, Asiaticoside, Silica, Propylparaben, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Chloride
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMadecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.
One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.
Learn more about MadecassosideWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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