What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAloe Arborescens Leaf Extract
MoisturisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingCucumis Melo Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Arginine, Carbomer, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Xanthan Gum, Aloe Arborescens Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Cucumis Melo Seed Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, CI 19140, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, CI 42090
Milk Protein Extract
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Styrene/Vp Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ProtectingFreesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningLilium Tigrinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saussurea Involucrata Extract
HumectantChrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract
Skin ConditioningBellis Perennis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMilk Protein Extract, Glycerin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Styrene/Vp Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Water, Nelumbo Nucifera Extract, Sophora Japonica Flower Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract, Bellis Perennis Flower Extract, Allantoin, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Beta-Glucan, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit 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 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 AllantoinDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinHouttuynia Cordata Extract is more commonly known as Heart Leaf, Fish Mint, or Chameleon plant.
The components found in Heart Leaf give it antioxidant, hydrating, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Heart Leaf is rich in flavonoids such as quercetin, apigenin, and more. It also contains polysaccharides, the most common type of carbs in food.
Flavonoids have been shown to be effective antioxidants. They help neutralize free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA. The flavonoids in Heart Leaf also help soothe the skin.
Polysaccharides are naturally found in our skin. They play a role in hydrating and repairing the top layer of skin. The polysaccharides in Heart Leaf help moisturize our skin.
Studies show decanoyl acetaldehyde, a component of Heart Leaf oil, is effective at killing bacteria.
The name 'Fish Mint' comes from the herb's natural fishy smell. Is is native to southeast Asia and used throughout the continent for traditional cooking and medicine.
Learn more about Houttuynia Cordata 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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