What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningMorinda Citrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C12-13 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Morinda Citrifolia Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Betaine, Allantoin, Dextrin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-13 Pareth-9, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Chloride
MaskingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAmber Powder
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Butylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Panthenol, Parfum, Fructooligosaccharides, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Beta-Glucan, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Amber Powder, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
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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
Butylene 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 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 EDTAMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower ExtractThis ingredient is also known as neem leaf extract. It contains natural compounds like nimbidin, quercetin, and other polyphenols that give it antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory activity.
Lab studies have shown neem leaf extract can inhibit acne-related bacteria and help calm skin. Animal studies on wound gels using 1-3% neem leaf extract found it sped up healing without causing irritation.
A wound-healing study testing gels with the extract at 1%, 2%, and 3% concentrations and found none of them irritated the skin.
Most commercial products also use it in a similar low range (typically under 5%).
Allergy-wise, there are some case reports on neem oil causing allergic contact dermatitis so people with plant/botanical sensitivities may want to patch test first.
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractMorinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract is also known as yaeyama aoki, noni, or the great morinda. This fruit is packed with bioactive compounds that give it skin conditioning and antioxidant properties.
Research on this ingredient has shown some interesting results: a clinical trial on 49 women (ages 38-55) found the daily use of noni-based skincare improved skin firmness and elasticity by up to ~42.4% over six weeks.
Lab studies have also demonstrated that some of the compounds can inhibit tyrosinase ans elastase, enzymes involved in pigmentation and the breaking down of skin's elastic fibers.
Fun fact: This ingredient has been used in Polynesian folk medicine for over 2,000 years.
Learn more about Morinda Citrifolia Fruit ExtractWater. 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 Water
