What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Extract
CleansingButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingCetearyl Olivate
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingNiacinamide
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialStearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
HumectantSodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSorghum Bicolor Stalk Juice
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Lactate
BufferingHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientN-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantAsiaticoside
AntioxidantPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Water, Cyclohexasiloxane, Panthenol, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Sodium PCA, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorghum Bicolor Stalk Juice, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Carbomer, Sodium Lactate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylyl Glycol, N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid
Copper Tripeptide-1 4%
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Laurate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientCalendula Officinalis Flower Oil
MaskingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPassiflora Edulis Seed Oil
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1 4%, Water, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Laurate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateWater. 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