This barrier-repair ampoule is formulated around Centella Asiatica Leaf Water and Sodium DNA to strengthen the skin barrier and calm redness.
This calming serum is formulated around Centella Asiatica Extract and Ceramide NP to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier.
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium DNA
Skin Conditioning
Salmon Egg Extract
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Portulaca Oleracea Water
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningChenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Tromethamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
ChelatingCentella Asiatica Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Water, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Sodium DNA, Salmon Egg Extract, Madecassoside, Portulaca Oleracea Water, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Betaine, Dextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventWater
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum
HumectantC12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningJuniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Antioxidant
Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
Antimicrobial
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingSqualene
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract, Propanediol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Water, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, C12-14 Alketh-12, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Squalene, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ceramide NP, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Glycolipids, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid
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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.
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 preservatives
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinMadecassoside is one of four active compounds found in Centella asiatica and is one of the main reasons Centella is so effective at calming irritated skin and supporting the moisture barrier.
There's a solid body of peer-reviewed research backing Madecassoside for several skin benefits. Studies have found:
Madecassoside pairs well with other hydrating or antioxidant ingredients like Ascorbic Acid or Hyaluronic Acid.
Learn more about MadecassosidePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
