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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Extract
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHypericum Perforatum Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingAlthaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSucrose Stearate
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Borago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Salvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
Astringent
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Allantoin, Betaine Salicylate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Gluconolactone, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sucrose Stearate, Citric Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Borago Officinalis Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Reviews
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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinAsiatic 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's the reason centella-based products have a strong reputation for repairing and calming skin, along with its sibling compound Madecassoside.
Research from 2016-2025 supports its role in:
You'll usually find this in concentrations between 0.2-5%.
Learn more about AsiaticosideButylene 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 ExtractDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinMadecassic 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 is one of four active compounds found in Centella asiatica and is one of the main reasons Centella is so effective at calming irritated skin and supporting the moisture barrier.
There's a solid body of peer-reviewed research backing Madecassoside for several skin benefits. Studies have found:
Madecassoside pairs well with other hydrating or antioxidant ingredients like Ascorbic Acid or Hyaluronic Acid.
Learn more about MadecassosideWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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