What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningErythritol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Artemisia Argyi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Saururus Chinensis Leaf/Root Extract
Antimicrobial
Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Silica
Abrasive
Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Erythritol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Betaine, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Carbomer, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Panthenol, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Menthoxypropanediol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Artemisia Argyi Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Saururus Chinensis Leaf/Root Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, CI 19140, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 42090, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,5-Pentanediol
SolventSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
1,2-Butanediol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Disodium EDTA
CI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Lactobacillus Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Niacinamide, 1,5-Pentanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide NP, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Tranexamic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, 1,2-Butanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Trehalose, Carbomer, DMDM Hydantoin, Titanium Dioxide, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Disodium EDTA, CI 16255, Alpha-Arbutin, Parfum, Lactobacillus Ferment Filtrate, 1,2-Hexanediol
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
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 AllantoinCentella 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 ExtractEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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!
Learn more about Water
