What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantTromethamine
BufferingBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentAdenosine
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialDisodium EDTA
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantParfum
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Tromethamine, Beta-Glucan, Carbomer, Centella Asiatica Extract, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Allantoin, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Adenosine, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantMethylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingSodium Acetate
BufferingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantMadecassoside
AntioxidantCellulose
AbsorbentPolyglyceryl-4 Caprylate
EmollientLecithin
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantStearic Acid
CleansingHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arginine, Carbomer, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Acetate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Cellulose, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprylate, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Stearic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Centella 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 ExtractDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water