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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantDimethiconol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Sorbitol
Humectant
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Betaine
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Avocadate
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Propylparaben
Preservative
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Prunus Cerasus Extract
Antioxidant
Pyrus Malus Juice
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Opuntia Streptacantha Stem Extract
HumectantSalicylic Acid
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Amylopectin
Satureja Hortensis Extract
MaskingDextrin
AbsorbentSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Dimethicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Methylparaben, Sorbitol, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Butyl Avocadate, Arginine, Parfum, Propylparaben, Alcohol, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lecithin, Prunus Cerasus Extract, Pyrus Malus Juice, Chlorphenesin, Opuntia Streptacantha Stem Extract, Salicylic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Citric Acid, Amylopectin, Satureja Hortensis Extract, Dextrin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Tromethamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Secale Cereale Seed Extract
Abrasive
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Secale Cereale Seed Extract, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol
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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 GlycolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these 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 GlycerinWater. 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
