This calming moisturizer is formulated around Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract and Ceramide NP to calm redness and hydrate skin.
This calming moisturizer is formulated around Centella Asiatica Extract and Madecassoside to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier.
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningVerbena Officinalis Extract
EmollientChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
MaskingPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningTamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Water, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Verbena Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Maltodextrin, Ceramide NP, Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantTromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
ChelatingNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantAsiaticoside
AntioxidantHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningActinidia Arguta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning
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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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinWater. 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 Water