What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Sea Water
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Pancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Hizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningGelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Sea Water, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Ceramide NP, Carbomer, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
SmoothingGlucose
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Trideceth-10
CleansingDisodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Glucose, Cholesterol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Arginine, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Stearic Acid, Trideceth-10, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineButylene 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 TriglycerideCeramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Cetearyl 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 AlcoholGlycerin 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 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
