What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Petrolatum
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cera Alba
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Daucus Carota Sativa Root
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningFicus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Paraffinum Liquidum, Water, Propylene Glycol, Petrolatum, Isopropyl Myristate, Polysorbate 60, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Beeswax, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Carbomer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cera Alba, Ceramide NP, Daucus Carota Sativa Root, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Parfum, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Linalool
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingCholeth-24
EmulsifyingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Betaine, Panthenol, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Betaine Salicylate, Xanthan Gum, Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Octyldodeceth-16, Choleth-24, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol
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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 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.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
