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Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Extract
CleansingButylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningTriethylhexanoin
MaskingC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingGlycereth-26
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPropanediol
SolventLeontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
AntioxidantRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantMadecassoside
AntioxidantAsiaticoside
AntioxidantAdenosine
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
PerfumingSucrose
HumectantGlucose
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Water, Triethylhexanoin, C14-22 Alcohols, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Propanediol, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Adenosine, Ceramide NP, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Sucrose, Glucose, Trehalose, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPolyglycerin-3
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPerilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
CleansingSargassum Fulvellum Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAgave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingEmpetrum Nigrum Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
HumectantPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingFructooligosaccharides
HumectantAdenosine
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Sterols
EmollientHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantResveratrol
AntioxidantGlucose
HumectantOligopeptide-1
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Castor Oil
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Empetrum Nigrum Fruit Juice, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, C14-22 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-51, Tromethamine, Fructooligosaccharides, Adenosine, Beta-Glucan, Glycine Soja Sterols, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Resveratrol, Glucose, Oligopeptide-1, Ceramide NP, PEG-40 Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
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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
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineButylene 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 GlycolWe don't have a description for C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside yet.
C14-22 Alcohols is made up of synthetic fatty alcohols. More specifically, these fatty alcohols contain 14 to 22 carbons in the alkyl chain.
Its main purpose is to stabilize products. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent waters and oils from separating.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCeramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Glucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms.
In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.
Glucose is hydrating due to its humectant property. As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin.
Our skin contains many sugars that act as prebiotics and help strengthen our natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.
Studies show glucose may help with fading discoloration and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.
Learn more about GlucoseGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.
The texture of Hydrogenated Polydecene ranges from light and silky to rich.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is the end compound of controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolydeceneHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.
Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.
One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.
Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium 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