What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Erythritol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Seed Extract
Humectant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Water, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Allantoin, Erythritol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Adenosine, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Squalane, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Sodium Phytate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyglutamic Acid, Glycine Soja Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract, Retinol, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Salicylic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Diphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Agastache Rugosa Extract
Antimicrobial
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Butylene Glycol, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Agastache Rugosa Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Sodium Phytate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool
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 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 ExtractSodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
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!
Learn more about Water
