What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Distearate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientTetraacetylphytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Cholesterol
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Dextrin
AbsorbentGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTbhq
Antioxidant
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Copaifera Officinalis Resin
MaskingPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Betaine, Methylpropanediol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Squalane, Dicaprylyl Ether, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Allantoin, Adenosine, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycosphingolipids, Tetraacetylphytosphingosine, Stearic Acid, Cholesterol, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, 1,2-Hexanediol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium EDTA, Dextrin, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Tbhq, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningHypochlorous Acid
Antiseborrhoeic
Sparassis Crispa Extract
Emulsion StabilisingLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLauryl Glucoside
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Hypochlorous Acid, Sparassis Crispa Extract, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lauryl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Centella 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 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
