What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
EmulsifyingIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingPolyisobutene
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialParfum
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningBetaine Salicylate
AntimicrobialNiacinamide
SmoothingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentPanthenol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
AntimicrobialMelaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningProtease
ExfoliatingSuperoxide Dismutase
AntioxidantEthylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Isopropyl Myristate, Triethylhexanoin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Parfum, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Betaine Salicylate, Niacinamide, Maltodextrin, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Protease, Superoxide Dismutase
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingMelaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
AntimicrobialMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingTrehalose
HumectantDiethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventBetaine
HumectantPolyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Trehalose, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate, Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 AllantoinCentella 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 (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.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract can be good for be good for oily skin.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract comes from the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae. This tea tree is native to Australia.
Tea Leaf extract contains antimicrobial and anti-acne properties.
This ingredient has perfuming properties and contains linalool and limonene. These fragrance and terpinen components can cause skin sensitivity.
Learn more about the benefits of Tea Tree Oil here.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf ExtractThis tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.
However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.
Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.
Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilThis ingredient is created by distilling parts of the tea tree plant. The bark and leaves of the tea tree plant are rich in Terpinen, an antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory ingredient.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people due to its linalool and limonene content.
Learn more about tea tree benefits here.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf WaterWater. 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