What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCollagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Xylitol
Humectant
Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glucose
Humectant
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningThujopsis Dolabrata Branch Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Glycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Borago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Lycopodium Clavatum Extract
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
Astringent
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningAlanine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningTyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Valine
MaskingThreonine
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Histidine
Humectant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Water, Propanediol, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Gluconolactone, Trehalose, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Collagen Extract, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Disodium EDTA, Xylitylglucoside, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Polyquaternium-51, Anhydroxylitol, Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Xylitol, Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glucose, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Thujopsis Dolabrata Branch Extract, Madecassoside, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Glycerin, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Madecassic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Lycopodium Clavatum Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Panthenol, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Alanine, Lysine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Valine, Threonine, Proline, Isoleucine, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin
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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
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 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 EthylhexylglycerinPanthenol 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 PanthenolSodium 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
