What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeButylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxypropyl Bisstearamide Mea
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantTetrasodium EDTA
Ascorbic Acid
AntioxidantCeteareth-20
CleansingCholesteryl Isostearate
EmollientTricaprylin
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientSqualane
EmollientArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
CleansingDimethicone
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Bisstearamide Mea, Polyglutamic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Behenyl Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Ascorbic Acid, Ceteareth-20, Cholesteryl Isostearate, Tricaprylin, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cholesterol, Squalane, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone, Sodium Hydroxide
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantGlycereth-26
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantMorus Alba Fruit Extract
AntioxidantGinkgo Biloba Nut Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingRose Flower Oil
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentMedicago Sativa Extract
TonicBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Extract
Skin ConditioningRaphanus Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water, Butylene Glycol, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Allantoin, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Rose Flower Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Brassica Campestris Extract, Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract
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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 ExtractGlycerin 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 Water