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Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSodium Chloride
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantMadecassoside
AntioxidantDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningCymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
MaskingCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Asiaticoside
AntioxidantCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCananga Odorata Flower Oil
MaskingJuniperus Mexicana Oil
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingLimonene
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingCentella Asiatica Leaf Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propanediol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Madecassoside, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Adenosine, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Disodium EDTA, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Madecassic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Limonene, Citral, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantDipropylheptyl Carbonate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientDicaprylyl Ether
EmollientGlucomannan
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingDistarch Phosphate
AbsorbentAllantoin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientZinc PCA
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantChondrus Crispus Powder
AbrasiveMadecassoside
AntioxidantLactic Acid
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Dipropylheptyl Carbonate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glucomannan, Panthenol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Distarch Phosphate, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Zinc PCA, Tocopherol, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Madecassoside, Lactic Acid
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Glycerin 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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Madecassoside 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!
Learn more about Water