What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Seed Water
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitol
Humectant
Valine
MaskingProline
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Histidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Arginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
PCA
Humectant
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingGlycine
Buffering
Alanine
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Oryza Sativa Seed Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Oryza Sativa Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Sorbitol, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Serine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Trideceth-6, Glycine, Alanine, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Nasturtium Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
AntiseborrhoeicJuniperus Communis Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Achillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Water, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Ceramide NP, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Lecithin, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Sodium Benzoate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Tetrasodium EDTA
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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.
This ingredient is a lightweight 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. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract comes from the leaves of an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. Centella Asiatica is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. It can help reduce irritation and soothe the skin.
Many active components found in centella asiatica, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Research shows centella asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.
The combination of all these properties makes centella asiatica leaf extract effective at soothing the skin.
Other components of centella asiatica leaf extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.
This plant 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 Leaf ExtractGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
