What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, C12-14 Pareth-12, Sodium Citrate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Propanediol, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Ceramide AP, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningAcrylates Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Olivate
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingMethyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil
Masking
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Jasminum Officinale Flower Water
MaskingGlucose
Humectant
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMorinda Citrifolia Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Petroselinum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Acrylates Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, C14-22 Alcohols, Cetearyl Olivate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Adenosine, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Stearic Acid, T-Butyl Alcohol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Water, Glucose, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Cholesterol, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Beta-Glucan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Morinda Citrifolia Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Petroselinum Sativum Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide EOP
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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 ExtractDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is more commonly known as Heart Leaf, Fish Mint, or Chameleon plant.
The components found in Heart Leaf give it antioxidant, hydrating, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Heart Leaf is rich in flavonoids such as quercetin, apigenin, and more. It also contains polysaccharides, the most common type of carbs in food.
Flavonoids have been shown to be effective antioxidants. They help neutralize free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA. The flavonoids in Heart Leaf also help soothe the skin.
Polysaccharides are naturally found in our skin. They play a role in hydrating and repairing the top layer of skin. The polysaccharides in Heart Leaf help moisturize our skin.
Studies show decanoyl acetaldehyde, a component of Heart Leaf oil, is effective at killing bacteria.
The name 'Fish Mint' comes from the herb's natural fishy smell. Is is native to southeast Asia and used throughout the continent for traditional cooking and medicine.
Learn more about Houttuynia Cordata ExtractPropanediol 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 PropanediolWater. 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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