What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingDisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Glycerides Polyglyceryl-10 Esters
EmollientJuglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether
SolventMethyl Perfluorobutyl Ether
SolventAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Abrasive
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPoncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Artemisia Argyi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Brasenia Schreberi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Disiloxane, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides Polyglyceryl-10 Esters, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Aminomethyl Propanol, Lactic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caramel, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Artemisia Argyi Leaf Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Propolis Extract, Brasenia Schreberi Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingPotassium Chloride
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingAroma
Mannitol
Humectant
Erythritol
Humectant
Lactose
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSucrose
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
CleansingCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Benzyl Glycol
SolventCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Potassium Hydroxide, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Aroma, Mannitol, Erythritol, Lactose, Butylene Glycol, Glutamic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sucrose, Panthenol, Zea Mays Starch, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, CI 77289, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Benzyl Glycol, CI 42090, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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 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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
