What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Fruit Water
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Potassium Laurate
EmulsifyingCellulose
AbsorbentPotassium Myristate
EmulsifyingAcrylates Copolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Prunus Persica Seed Powder
Abrasive
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyquaternium-22
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Dextrin
AbsorbentNiacinamide
Smoothing
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentLinolenic Acid
Cleansing
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Prunus Persica Fruit Water, Glycerin, Potassium Laurate, Cellulose, Potassium Myristate, Acrylates Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Prunus Persica Seed Powder, Hydroxyacetophenone, Potassium Hydroxide, Polyquaternium-22, Lactobacillus Ferment, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Sodium Phytate, Dextrin, Niacinamide, Cyanocobalamin, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Linolenic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingSodium Isethionate
CleansingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Methyltaurate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Glucomannan
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Peel Extract
AntimicrobialGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Guaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningSucrose Stearate
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
SmoothingCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicPueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Papain
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Stearyl Alcohol, Coconut Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Isethionate, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Panthenol, Sodium Methyltaurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Glucomannan, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Peel Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Guaiazulene, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Sucrose Stearate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Papain, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
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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
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 ExtractEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate is a modified starch used to help thicken a product.
It is also used in foods.
We don't have a description for Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract yet.
This tree is also known as the David Elm. It contains the ingredient bakuchiol.
Other great compounds found in this ingredient include galactose, glucose, and phenolics. The sugar content gives it great skin hydrating properties. Phenolics are potent antioxidants commonly found in fruits and veggies.
A 2020 study found the phenolics of this root to have an anti-inflammatory effect.
Fun fact: This ingredient is used in traditional Asian medicine.
Learn more about Ulmus Davidiana Root ExtractWater. 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
