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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Glycerin, Sodium Citrate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Squalane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethyl Sulfone
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycine Max Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Corylus Avellana Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingUsnea Barbata Extract
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Oil
Astringent
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Squalane, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dimethyl Sulfone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, Butylene Glycol, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycine Max Oil, Panthenol, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceramide Ng, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Arginine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Carbomer, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Sorbitan Olivate, Xanthan Gum, Usnea Barbata Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
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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.
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 GlycerinTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
