What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Abelmoschus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cladosiphon Novae-Caledoniae Extract
HumectantPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glycereth-26
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Stabilising
Magnesium Sulfate
Isononyl Isononanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Aroma
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Abelmoschus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Novae-Caledoniae Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycereth-26, PEG-10 Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Isononyl Isononanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, CI 77007, Magnesium Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aroma
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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
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 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!
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