This calming toner is formulated around Centella Asiatica Extract and Adenosine to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier.
This calming moisturizer is formulated around Centella Asiatica Extract and Ceramide NP to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Actinidia Arguta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Actinidia Arguta Fruit Extract, Madecassoside, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Trehalose
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Antioxidant
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Albatrellus Confluens Extract
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cetearyl Olivate
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Caprate
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSucrose Stearate
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Alumina
Abrasive
Dextrin
AbsorbentGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientMethyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingAluminum Sucrose Octasulfate
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Cholesteryl Macadamiate
EmollientPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningGuaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Glycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Methyl Trimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Trehalose, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Albatrellus Confluens Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Titanium Dioxide, Cetearyl Olivate, Dimethiconol, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Behenyl Alcohol, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Butylene Glycol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sucrose Stearate, Disodium EDTA, Stearic Acid, Alumina, Dextrin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Aluminum Sucrose Octasulfate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Squalane, Saccharomyces Ferment, Maltodextrin, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Ceramide NP, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Cholesterol, Cholesteryl Macadamiate, Palmitic Acid, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Guaiazulene, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Arginine, Parfum
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
Butylene 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 one of the most researched botanical extracts in skincare with decades of studies backing its effects on inflammation, collagen, and the skin barrier.
That research keeps pointing back to the same four triterpenoid saponins: Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, and Madecassic Acid.
These compounds allow centella to dial back inflammation, encourage the skin to build and hold onto collagen, support the barrier and hydration, and bring solid antioxidant activity to protect against signs of aging.
Centella also carries a nice supporting cast of Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and amino acids. Put it all together and you get an ingredient that soothes, hydrates, and protects, all at once.
Most of centella's magic comes from the four big compounds (Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, and Madecassic Acid). These are the actives doing the heavy lifting in almost every centella study.
Here is the short version of what they do in the skin:
So it is not just soothing for the sake of soothing. Centella calms the skin AND helps it rebuild.
Just FYI, not all centella on an ingredient list is the same. What you are getting actually depends on the extract:
Fun fact on the ratios: the leaves tend to be richest in Madecassoside and Asiaticoside, and lower in the two acids. The exact amounts shift with where the plant is grown and how it is processed. This means purity really does vary brand to brand.
Centella is one of the most easygoing actives out there.
It layers well with basically everything: niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, peptides, and vitamin C, and also pairs nicely with stronger actives like retinoids and exfoliating acids where it can help take the edge off irritation.
On the safety side, centella and its triterpenes are classified as weak sensitizers, meaning allergic reactions are possible but uncommon.
Patch tests at 1% and 5% came back negative in test panels, and creams at typical use levels did not cause allergic reactions across large groups of people.
But as with any new active, a patch test is still a smart move for very reactive skin.
Centella is widely used because it is effective at low percentages. For context, human safety testing found no meaningful irritation from creams containing centella extract at everyday use levels (the tested amounts were well under 1%).
The irritancy threshold in animal testing was also above 30% (so real-world formulas sit far below anything concerning).
In collagen lab studies, higher concentrations drove more collagen synthesis, so serums built around centella tend to feature it more prominently.
Bottom line: you will find centella working nicely anywhere from a fraction of a percent up to hero-ingredient levels depending on whether it is a supporting soother or the main event.
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 ExtractDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMadecassoside is one of four active compounds found in Centella asiatica and is one of the main reasons Centella is so effective at calming irritated skin and supporting the moisture barrier.
There's a solid body of peer-reviewed research backing Madecassoside for several skin benefits. Studies have found:
Madecassoside pairs well with other hydrating or antioxidant ingredients like Ascorbic Acid or Hyaluronic Acid.
Learn more about MadecassosideWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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