What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Styrax Japonicus Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract
HumectantNelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBetaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethyl Hexanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, Styrax Japonicus Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Saccharomyces Ferment, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betaine Salicylate, Citric Acid, Ethyl Hexanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract 55%
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-100 Stearate
Tromethamine
BufferingMyristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Disodium EDTA
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingPropanediol
Solvent
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Allium Cepa Bulb Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Tocopheryl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChenopodium Quinoa Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArachidic Acid
Cleansing
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sh-Decapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract 55%, Dipropylene Glycol, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Cyclopentasiloxane, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Beeswax, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclohexasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Water, Lauryl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Palmitic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Butylene Glycol, PEG-100 Stearate, Tromethamine, Myristyl Alcohol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Polysorbate 80, Propylene Glycol, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Propanediol, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Capryloyl Glycine, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Carbomer, Sodium Tocopheryl Phosphate, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Extract, Tocopherol, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Arachidic Acid, Acer Saccharum Extract, Myristic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Sh-Decapeptide-9
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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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinThis ingredient is also known as tea tree oil. It 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.
Clinical studies support 5% tea tree oil as an effective topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. A study with 124 patients compared 5% tea tree oil gel to 5% benzoyl peroxide and both reduced acne (though tea tree oil worked more slowly).
This ingredient 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 and undiluted tea tree oil, which is very different from tea tree oil formulated in skincare.
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 OilWater. 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
