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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Benzyl Glycol
SolventHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantParfum
Masking
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Xylitol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Linalool
Perfuming
Glucose
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Propanediol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Carbomer, Arginine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Glycol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Parfum, Anhydroxylitol, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Xylitol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Linalool, Glucose, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Raspberry Ketone, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi. It hydrates the skin and helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
As an antioxidant, beta-glucan helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show this ingredient may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanCentella 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 (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinMadecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.
One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
