What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-10 Distearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Guaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Honey Extract
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Algae Extract
Emollient
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningFicus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialStearic Acid
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Squalane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Betaine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Jojoba Esters, Guaiazulene, Honey Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Algae Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Stearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Fructooligosaccharides, Disodium EDTA, Beta-Glucan, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Viola Tricolor Extract
EmollientElaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCentella Asiatica Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Zinc Oxide, Dimethicone, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Viola Tricolor Extract, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Zinc PCA, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
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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
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 GlycolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella 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 ExtractCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 Glycerin
