What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Maltooligosyl Glucoside
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantKidachi Aloe Youjyuu Matsu
EmollientArtemisia Argyi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMannitol
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingErythritol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Sulfate
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Sarcosine
Skin ConditioningPEG-14m
Emulsion StabilisingGlycine
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate
MoisturisingBHT
Antioxidant
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Panthenol, Maltooligosyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Kidachi Aloe Youjyuu Matsu, Artemisia Argyi Leaf Extract, Mannitol, Potassium Hydroxide, Erythritol, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Glutamic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Sulfate, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Sarcosine, PEG-14m, Glycine, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Aspartic Acid, PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate, BHT
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Gentiana Scabra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Argyi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 74260
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77266
CI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantSalicylic Acid
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Propylene Glycol, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Hydroxyacetophenone, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Dimethiconol, Allantoin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gentiana Scabra Root Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Artemisia Argyi Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, CI 19140, CI 74260, CI 77266, CI 16255, Salicylic 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
We don't have a description for Artemisia Argyi Leaf Extract yet.
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 GlycolHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
This tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.
However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.
Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.
Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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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