What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientBetaine
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningMalpighia Glabra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCorchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialMelaleuca Viridiflora Leaf Oil
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingCitronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Stearic Acid, Arachidyl Alcohol, Betaine, Trehalose, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Xanthan Gum, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Adenosine, Panthenol, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Melaleuca Viridiflora Leaf Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Citronellol, Geraniol, Farnesol, Eugenol
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Asarum Sieboldii Root Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingArginine
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCalcium Oxide
BufferingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Zinc Oxide, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Water, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone, Beta-Sitosterol, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Asarum Sieboldii Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Arginine, Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Calcium Oxide, Allantoin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Parfum
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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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinArachidyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol made from peanut oil. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener.
You'll most likely find this ingredient as an emulsifier in water-based cosmetics.
We don't have a description for Arachidyl Glucoside yet.
Behenyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol (these are different from the drying, solvent alcohols).
Fatty Alcohols have hydrating properties and are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils; behenyl alcohol is derived from the fats of vegetable oils.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholButylene 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 GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from Macadamia nut.
Macadamia seed oil is rich in fatty acids, including oleic acid (45-75%), palmitoleic acid (7-33%), and palmitic acid (6-12%). They also contain various B vitamins, iron, and magnesium.
Palmitoleic acid has been shown to help soothe inflammation and promote wound healing. It is also naturally found in the fat of our skin.
Macadamia seed oil may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Learn more about Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract comes Peony plant. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Emerging studies also show peony root may help reduce hyperpigmentation.
Ancient Chinese medicine has used peony root to treat dark spots, but studies are looking into this claim more.
Learn more about Paeonia Suffruticosa Root ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract comes from the Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap plant. This plant is native to Northeast Asia and can be found in China, Mongolia, Korea, and Siberia.
In cosmetics, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This is due to the flavonoid composition of Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract.
In Chinese traditional folk medicine, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is used to help treat lung issues and hypertension.
Learn more about Scutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
