What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract 20%
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract
MaskingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Rugosa Leaf Extract
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBoswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Water, Houttuynia Cordata Extract 20%, Panthenol, Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract, Butylene Glycol, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Betaine, Glycerin, Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rosa Rugosa Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Propylene Glycol, Dextrin, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Boswellia Carterii Oil
Centella Asiatica Extract 76.38%
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycereth-26
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Lespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEpilobium Fleischeri Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCastanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside 0%
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid 0%
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Brassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Asiatic Acid 0%
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceteth-5
EmulsifyingCeteth-3
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Protease
Exfoliating
Papain
Skin ConditioningChitosan
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lipase
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract 76.38%, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Water, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Carbomer, Arginine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Lactobacillus Ferment, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Alcohol, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Epilobium Fleischeri Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 20, Retinol, Asiaticoside 0%, Madecassic Acid 0%, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Asiatic Acid 0%, Cholesterol, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceteth-5, Ceteth-3, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Protease, Papain, Chitosan, Citric Acid, Lipase, Potassium Hyaluronate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Asiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It's the reason centella-based products have a strong reputation for repairing and calming skin, along with its sibling compound Madecassoside.
Research from 2016-2025 supports its role in:
You'll usually find this in concentrations between 0.2-5%.
Learn more about AsiaticosideButylene 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 GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (tea extract) is one of the most well-researched plant extracts in skincare with an impressive resume.
Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from the Camellia Sinensis plant.
Studies show green tea extract and its catechins (like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)) help your skin cells product energy more efficiently and reducing the number of free-radicals that can damage your skin from the inside.
In lab-grown skin models, this translated to younger, healthier, and stronger skin.
There's also good sun protection data; researchers saw less DNA damage and redness on human skin when green tea was applied before UVB exposure. And the more they applied, the better the protection.
Needless to say, this ingredient shouldn't replace your sunscreen. But it is a great supportive ingredient that you can already find in many sunscreens and antioxidant serums.
A 2009 study found a 2% green tea lotion was effective for mild-to-moderate acne thanks to its anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity.
The quality of the extract matters a lot here:
Good extracts contain 50-90% catechins while lower quality ones are mostly there for marketing. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the quality or source of their ingredients.
Human Repeated Insult Patch Testing showed no irritation or sensitization at use concentrations (0.86% in leave-on products and up to 30% as leaf water).
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCentella 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 ExtractGlycerin (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 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
