What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Olive Oil PEG-8 Esters
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trehalose
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingIsohexadecane
EmollientAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Benzyl Glycol
SolventBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Water, Alcohol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Butylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Panthenol, Olive Oil PEG-8 Esters, Polysorbate 60, Caprylyl Glycol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arginine, Carbomer, Glyceryl Stearate, Betaine, Propanediol, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trehalose, Parfum, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Isohexadecane, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Polysorbate 80, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, Benzyl Glycol, Beta-Glucan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root 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 ExtractEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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