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Houttuynia Cordata Extract 77%
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventTromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingMadecassoside
AntioxidantAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Houttuynia Cordata Extract 77%, Water, Gluconolactone, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Sodium Phytate
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialDipropylene Glycol
HumectantOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantC12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingMethyl Glucose Sesquistearate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
ExfoliatingLactobionic Acid
BufferingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventMadecassoside
AntioxidantEctoin
Skin ConditioningLysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingAspartic Acid
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingGlutamic Acid
HumectantMethionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
AntioxidantCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingLauric Acid
CleansingMyristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Glycol
SolventHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Dives Leaf Oil
PerfumingSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Alcohol Denat., Dipropylene Glycol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, C12-14 Alketh-12, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Adenosine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Propanediol, Madecassoside, Ectoin, Lysine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Glutamic Acid, Methionine, Cysteine, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Lauric Acid, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea, Benzyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Phytosterols, Glycolipids, Eucalyptus Dives Leaf Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 GlycolMadecassoside 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 MadecassosidePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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