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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
SolventMethylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantGlycerin
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
EmulsifyingSalicylic Acid
MaskingTromethamine
BufferingBiosaccharide Gum-1
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
HumectantMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Centella Asiatica Extract
CleansingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningBletilla Striata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningEchinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingPerilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicMadecassoside
AntioxidantAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantEctoin
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Salicylic Acid, Tromethamine, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycereth-26, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Bletilla Striata Root Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ectoin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventDipropylene Glycol
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEruca Sativa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract
EmollientMedicago Sativa Extract
TonicChamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCentaurea Cyanus Flower Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Glycerin
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Eruca Sativa Leaf Extract, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Sorbitol, Xanthan Gum, Beta-Glucan, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone
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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.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
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 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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