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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientGlycereth-26
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Glucose
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Carbomer, Parfum, Cetearyl Glucoside, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glucose, Centella Asiatica Extract, Geraniol, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool
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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.
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 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.
Water. 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!
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