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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEndomyces Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientGlycereth-26
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
HumectantCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
MaskingTriethylhexanoin
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningSucrose Distearate
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMadecassoside
AntioxidantHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCorchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningCarum Petroselinum Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingSalvia Officinalis Oil
MaskingMannitol
HumectantWater, Endomyces Ferment Filtrate, Propanediol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Triethylhexanoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Madecassic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Adenosine, Sucrose Distearate, Disodium EDTA, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Carum Petroselinum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Mannitol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantSqualane
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
SmoothingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientAllantoin
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantSodium Metaphosphate
BufferingMadecassoside
AntioxidantEctoin
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantCentella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin Conditioning7-Dehydrocholesterol
Emulsion StabilisingInonotus Obliquus Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Lactobacillus Ferment, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Allantoin, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Metaphosphate, Madecassoside, Ectoin, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Beta-Glucan, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Tocopherol, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, Inonotus Obliquus Extract
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
Asiatic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Studies show Asiatic Acid is able to block the pathway for skin inflammation receptors, helping to soothe skin.
As an antioxidant, asiatic acid helps protect our skin against damaging environmental factors.
Learn more about Asiatic AcidAsiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Asiaticoside is an antioxidant and helps with wound healing. It has been shown to increase antioxidant activity during the wound healing process.
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinLactobacillus Ferment is created by fermenting the Lactobacillus bacteria. It helps keep our skin's natural barrier and microbiome healthy.
Studies show lactobacillus ferment to be effective at repairing the skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier helps keep your skin healthy and hydrated. It also protects against bad bacteria.
As a probiotic/prebiotic/postbiotic, Lactobacillus ferment can help regular our natural biome. In fact, one study found a lack of diversity in our natural skin biome can trigger acne.
Learn more about Lactobacillus FermentMadecassic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
It is a triterpenoid, meaning it naturally acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from environmental factors such as pollution and UV.
Studies show Madecassic Acid helps soothe the skin due to its ability to block inflammation pathways.
Learn more about Madecassic AcidMadecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.
One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.
Learn more about MadecassosidePropanediol 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