This calming serum is formulated around Houttuynia Cordata Extract to calm redness.
This calming serum is formulated around Artemisia Vulgaris Extract and Panthenol to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
No key ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Betaine
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Glucose
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingSodium Phytate
Dextrin
AbsorbentTocopherol
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Panthenol, Allantoin, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Glucose, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Sodium Phytate, Dextrin, Tocopherol, Dipropylene Glycol, Carbomer
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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
Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
Learn more about CarbomerEthylhexylglycerin 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 Ethylhexylglycerin
