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What's inside
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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
AntioxidantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAmaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingOcimum Basilicum Oil
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingLauryl Betaine
CleansingButylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Chloride
MaskingDecylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantHouttuynia Cordata Powder
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentFructooligosaccharides
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lauryl Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Decylene Glycol, Betaine, Houttuynia Cordata Powder, Dextrin, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantDecyl Glucoside
CleansingArtemisia Capillaris Extract
Polysorbate 80
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantMethylpropanediol
SolventLaurylpyridinium Chloride
AntimicrobialAllantoin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingMentha Piperita Oil
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Betaine
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentMedicago Sativa Extract
TonicBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Extract
Skin ConditioningRaphanus Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil
MaskingHyaluronic Acid
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMilk Protein Extract
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingHamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
PerfumingCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVerbena Officinalis Leaf Extract
MaskingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingAspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPinus Sylvestris Bud Extract
PerfumingCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningWater, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Benzoate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Methylpropanediol, Laurylpyridinium Chloride, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Mentha Piperita Oil, Disodium EDTA, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Brassica Campestris Extract, Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract, Propolis Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Milk Protein Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Verbena Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Bud Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Panthenol
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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.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineCentella 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 GlycerinWater. 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