What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Silica
Abrasive
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Ultramarines
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Iron Oxides
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Silica, Zea Mays Starch, Mica, Zinc Oxide, Madecassoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Dimethicone, Ultramarines, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Iron Oxides, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Tocopherol, Saccharomyces Ferment, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientBetaine
Humectant
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Polyacrylate-13
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingPolyisobutene
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Sphingomonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Viridis Extract
MaskingPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Pyridoxine
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningThiamine Hcl
MaskingRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningWater, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Arbutin, Butylene Glycol, Tranexamic Acid, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Alpha-Arbutin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Betaine, Methyl Trimethicone, Sorbitan Olivate, Polysorbate 60, Polyacrylate-13, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Polyisobutene, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Disodium EDTA, Niacinamide, Ectoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Bakuchiol, Madecassic Acid, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Asiaticoside, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Asiatic Acid, Mentha Viridis Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Pyridoxine, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Thiamine Hcl, Riboflavin, Beta-Carotene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Asiatic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Studies show Asiatic Acid is able to block the pathway for skin inflammation receptors, helping to soothe skin.
As an antioxidant, asiatic acid helps protect our skin against damaging environmental factors.
Learn more about Asiatic AcidAsiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It's the reason centella-based products have a strong reputation for repairing and calming skin, along with its sibling compound Madecassoside.
Research from 2016-2025 supports its role in:
You'll usually find this in concentrations between 0.2-5%.
Learn more about AsiaticosideDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinMadecassic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
It is a triterpenoid, meaning it naturally acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from environmental factors such as pollution and UV.
Studies show Madecassic Acid helps soothe the skin due to its ability to block inflammation pathways.
Learn more about Madecassic AcidPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s 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 PropanediolTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
