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Ingredients Side-by-side
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventIsododecane
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Water
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSea Water
HumectantC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Aluminum Sucrose Octasulfate
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose
Absorbent
Sodium Surfactin
CleansingT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Glucose
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Isododecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C14-22 Alcohols, Water, Behenyl Alcohol, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Cetyl Phosphate, Sea Water, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Isopentyldiol, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Aluminum Sucrose Octasulfate, Disodium EDTA, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Cellulose, Sodium Surfactin, T-Butyl Alcohol, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Glycerin Methyl Ether
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract
AstringentPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Betaine, Glycerin Methyl Ether, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Panthenol, Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, 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.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
This leaf extract comes from the Asian mugwort. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Fun fact: This flower is part of the sunflower family.
Centella 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 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 EDTAGlycerin (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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
