What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSqualane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Stellaria Media Extract
Skin ConditioningTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Arisaema Amurense Extract
Skin ConditioningGarcinia Cambogia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAcmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingThymus Serpyllum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMelatonin
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Genistein Methyl Ether
HumectantFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Panax Ginseng Berry Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saururus Chinensis Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningGaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Viola Odorata Leaf Extract
MaskingSalvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Honey Extract
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Polysilicone-11
Diphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTromethamine
BufferingPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDecyl Glucoside
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Raffinose
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Laureth-12
EmulsifyingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingRice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingLinolenic Acid
Cleansing
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningJuniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil
Astringent
Michelia Alba Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
Astringent
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Gluconic Acid
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Riboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Menadione
MaskingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Pyridoxine
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Centella Asiatica Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Squalane, Niacinamide, Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ceteareth-20, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Stellaria Media Extract, Tranexamic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Arisaema Amurense Extract, Garcinia Cambogia Fruit Extract, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Thymus Serpyllum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bisabolol, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Melatonin, Adenosine, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Madecassoside, Alpha-Arbutin, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Genistein Methyl Ether, Ferulic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ubiquinone, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Saururus Chinensis Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract, Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract, Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Honey Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Polysilicone-11, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyquaternium-51, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Decyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Raffinose, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Lecithin, Laureth-12, Beta-Glucan, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Linolenic Acid, Glycolipids, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Michelia Alba Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, Zinc PCA, Ascorbic Acid, Gluconic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Riboflavin, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Menadione, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Thiamine Hcl, Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Cocoglycerides
Emollient
Distarch Phosphate
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventTapioca Starch
Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol
Bleaching
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTrisodium EDTA
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Cocoglycerides, Distarch Phosphate, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Tapioca Starch, Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Trisodium EDTA, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum, CI 15985, CI 47005
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
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 GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinMethylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a form of Vitamin C. It is the salt of ascorbic acid.
This ingredient is more gentle than ascorbic acid. It is also more stable when exposed to light and oxygen.
Vitamin C helps reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Your skin uses Vitamin C to produce collagen and collagen production plays a role in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. As an antioxidant, this ingredient also helps reduce the signs of aging such as fine-lines and wrinkles.
VItamin C helps brighten skin by blocking the process of skin darkening.
In a 2011 study, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate was found to have antibacterial properties. This may help treat acne.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphateSodium 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 HyaluronateSodium Stearoyl Glutamate is an emulsifier and helps condition the skin. It is amino acid-based.
In higher amounts, it may act as a cleansing agent.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
