What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingAgastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Usnea Barbata Extract
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningBlack Strap Powder
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Usnea Barbata Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Black Strap Powder, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosa Damascena Callus Culture Extract, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Callus Culture Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract
AstringentOpuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Lactobacillus Ferment, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water, Polyglutamic Acid, Madecassoside, Ceramide NP, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Allantoin, Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Propolis Extract, Beta-Glucan, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Oleanolic Acid, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Triethylhexanoin, Water, Glycerin, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methylpropanediol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA
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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
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 ExtractEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 GlycerinPaeonia 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 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!
Learn more about Water
