What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthoxydiglycol
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Keiskei Extract
Antioxidant
Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningC12-13 Alketh-9
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingPvp
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Disodium EDTA
4-Terpineol
Masking
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Ethoxydiglycol, Methylpropanediol, Methyl Gluceth-20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Angelica Keiskei Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodeceth-16, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Glycolipids, Asiatic Acid, C12-13 Alketh-9, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Pvp, Sodium Polyacrylate, Disodium EDTA, 4-Terpineol, Zinc PCA, Ethylhexylglycerin
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Polydecene
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingSalvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
Masking
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Amber Powder
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Borago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAgar
MaskingSodium Phytate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Dextrin
AbsorbentCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrochloric Acid
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Water, Betaine, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Alcohol Denat., Polydecene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Amber Powder, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Butylene Glycol, Madecassoside, Tromethamine, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Agar, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Asiaticoside, Dextrin, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Hydrochloric Acid, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum
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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
Asiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Asiaticoside is an antioxidant and helps with wound healing. It has been shown to increase antioxidant activity during the wound healing process.
Carbomer 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 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 ExtractTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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
