What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingCentella Asiatica Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Adenosine, Polyglutamic Acid, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Carbomer, Sodium Carbomer, C12-14 Pareth-12
Aspergillus/Snail Secretion Filtrate Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Opposita Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract
AstringentOcimum Basilicum Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningAspergillus/Snail Secretion Filtrate Ferment Filtrate, Dioscorea Opposita Root Extract, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Arginine, Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Seed Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Carbomer, Water
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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
