What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower
Skin ConditioningC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantTetrasodium EDTA
Allantoin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCitric Acid
BufferingCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
ExfoliatingOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Water, Calendula Officinalis Flower, C12-14 Pareth-12, Gluconolactone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Citric Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventCitrus Tangerina Extract
TonicMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingCananga Odorata Flower Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
PerfumingVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
MaskingAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventHydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantAsiaticoside
AntioxidantCaffeine
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Limonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Citrus Tangerina Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Ethylhexylglycerin, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Caffeine, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Linalool
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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is oil from the peel of an orange fruit.
Limonene and linalool make up the majority of oils from citrus peels. Limonene has a "citrus" fragrance. Citrus peels also contain flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
Citrus peel is also a rich source of flavonoids. Flavonoids are natural antioxidants and help protect your skin against damage. Flavonoids are a group of compounds naturally found in vegetables and fruits.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolGlycerin 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum