What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Diglycerin
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Diglycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Madecassoside, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientMethylpropanediol
SolventTriethylhexanoin
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Vinyldimethicone
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningFructan
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Glucose
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Dipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Glycol
SolventHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantStearic Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Methylpropanediol, Triethylhexanoin, Niacinamide, Arachidyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Vinyldimethicone, Behenyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Arachidyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Glucoside, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fructan, Ceramide NP, Adenosine, Gluconolactone, Disodium EDTA, Glucose, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Cholesterol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Dipeptide-2, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Benzyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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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.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
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 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.
Madecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.
One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.
Learn more about MadecassosideNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Ā
Itās often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
