What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Calamine
AbsorbentGlycerin
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethyl Sulfone
Solvent
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Malic Acid
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentWater, Alcohol, Calamine, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Dimethyl Sulfone, Ceramide NP, Glycolic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tartaric Acid, Malic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lactic Acid, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Vinyldimethicone
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Calamine
AbsorbentHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbityl Laurate
Emulsifying
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Pyrus Malus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower Water
MaskingGlycol Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Betaine
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPrunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil
Masking
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingProtease
Exfoliating
Disodium EDTA
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trehalose, Vinyldimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Arginine, Madecassoside, Calamine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sorbityl Laurate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Synthetic Beeswax, Behenyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pyrus Malus Leaf Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Water, Glycol Stearate Se, Betaine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Protease, Disodium EDTA
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
We don't have a description for Calamine yet.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCentella 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 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 GlycerinWater. 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
