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Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Benzyl Glycol
SolventGlycosaminoglycans
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Tromethamine, Glycolic Acid, Water, Panthenol, Betaine, C12-14 Pareth-12, Gluconolactone, Allantoin, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salicylic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Benzyl Glycol, Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinBetaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
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