What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Silanediol Salicylate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Allium Cepa Bulb Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingZinc PCA
Humectant
4-Terpineol
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder
Skin Conditioning
10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
Skin ConditioningSebacic Acid
Buffering1,10-Decanediol
SolventCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Amylopectin
Dextrin
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPolyvinyl Alcohol
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Sh-Tripeptide-5 Norisoleucyl Sh-Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Niacinamide, Silanediol Salicylate, Glycerin, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Zinc PCA, 4-Terpineol, Salicylic Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder, 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid, Sebacic Acid, 1,10-Decanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Amylopectin, Dextrin, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Arbutin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Palmitoyl Sh-Tripeptide-5 Norisoleucyl Sh-Nonapeptide-1, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Centella 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 ExtractPhenoxyethanol 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterZinc PCA (or "zinc salt") differs slightly from zinc itself. PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid. However, Zinc PCA comes from zinc.
It can help reduce redness, regulate sebum, and promote the general healing process of the skin.
Zinc PCA tends to be especially useful for those with oily, acne-prone skin. It's certainly an ingredient worth trying out!
Learn more about Zinc PCA
