What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventSalicylic Acid
Masking
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Triethanolamine
BufferingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Tetrasodium EDTA
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Salicylic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Triethanolamine, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tetrasodium EDTA, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract, Panthenol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Orchid Root Extract
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Potassium Glycyrrhizinate
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingAesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Water, Propylene Glycol, Mandelic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Beta-Glucan, Orchid Root Extract, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Glycyrrhizinate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Allantoin, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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 ExtractPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
