What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingJuniperus Communis Fruit Oil
Masking
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
Antimicrobial
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Artemisia Capillaris Extract 50%
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventAsiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingLimonene
Perfuming
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDextrin
AbsorbentPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract
AstringentCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingChrysanthemum Boreale Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Dioscorea Oppositifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Allantoin, Panthenol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Water, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Caprylyl Glycol, Artemisia Capillaris Extract 50%, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Citrate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Citric Acid, Caffeine, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Ceramide AP, Methylpropanediol, Asiatic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Limonene, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipropylene Glycol, Dextrin, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Polyglycerin-3, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Malt Extract, Chrysanthemum Boreale Flower Extract, Dioscorea Oppositifolia Root Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Madecassic Acid, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Cholesterol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Carbomer, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Water
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
4-Terpineol
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Betaine, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Allantoin, Panthenol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, 4-Terpineol
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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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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 high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerCentella 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 ExtractDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
Though naturally occuring in Norwegian spruce needles, this ingredient is usually synthetically created.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing. Recent research also suggests it may have skin-brightening effects through tyrosinase inhibition.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenonePanthenol 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 PanthenolPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier.
It rounds up dirt, oil, and grime, so they can be rinsed off easily as a cleanser. On the emulsifier side, it keeps your formula smooth and well-mixed by playing peacekeeper for ingredients that don't naturally get along (like oil and water).
Because it has a C12 (lauric acid) fatty acid chain, this ingredient can potentially feed the Malassezia yeast that causes fungal acne. The Malassezia yeast prefers esters with C11-C24 fatty acids If you're prone to flare-ups, you might want to patch-test or skip this one.
This ingredient is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 LaurateWater. 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!
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
