What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
CleansingDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingDisiloxane
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Glycerides Polyglyceryl-10 Esters
EmollientJuglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantMethyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether
SolventMethyl Perfluorobutyl Ether
SolventAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingLactic Acid
BufferingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
MaskingHydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
AbrasiveChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPoncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientArtemisia Argyi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningBrasenia 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
Centella Asiatica Extract 41%
CleansingWater
Skin ConditioningLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPotassium Cocoate
EmulsifyingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
HumectantMadecassoside
Antioxidant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningXylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAgave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentGlucose
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingPotassium Benzoate
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Centella Asiatica Extract 41%, Water, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Cocoate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Madecassoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Niacinamide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Trehalose, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Glucose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hexylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Potassium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA
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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
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
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 ExtractDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate is a surfactant and helps cleanse skin. It is created from the fatty acids of coconut oil.
Surfactants help rinse oil, dirt, and other pollutants easily from skin. It has a faint fruit-like scent.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract comes from grapes.
Grape extract has many skin benefits. It also contains many potent antioxidants such as Vitamin E , Vitamin C, proanthocyanidins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. Antioxidants help protect skin. Proanthocyanidin have also been shown to help even out skin tone.
Grape extract also helps soothe and hydrate your skin.
Learn more about Vitis Vinifera Fruit ExtractWater. 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