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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 ConditioningBiosaccharide 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 ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium 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 ConditioningArtemisia 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
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract
AstringentPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Panthenol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Carbomer, Betaine, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Arginine, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin
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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
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 GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCarbomer 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.
Centella 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 ExtractDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPanthenol 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
