What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Lauryl Sulfate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantPalm Kernelamide DEA
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingSalicylic Acid
MaskingCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-7
Panthenol
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Palm Kernelamide DEA, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Salicylic Acid, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Gluconolactone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyquaternium-7, Panthenol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantSodium Lauryl Sulfate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingCocamide Methyl Mea
Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Propylene Glycol
HumectantAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
EmulsifyingPolymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientCeramide 3
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningBoswellia Serrata Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-2 Oleate
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeWater, Glycerin, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Maltodextrin, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Asiatic Acid, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ceramide 3, Lactobacillus, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract comes from the leaves of an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. Centella Asiatica is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. It can help reduce irritation and soothe the skin.
Many active components found in centella asiatica, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Research shows centella asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.
The combination of all these properties makes centella asiatica leaf extract effective at soothing the skin.
Other components of centella asiatica leaf extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.
This plant 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 Leaf ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinMaltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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