What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Diatomaceous Earth
Abrasive
Glucose
Humectant
Algin
Masking
CI 77231
Cosmetic ColorantKaolin
Abrasive
Trehalose
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Houttuynia Cordata Powder
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Dextrin
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate
BufferingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDiatomaceous Earth, Glucose, Algin, CI 77231, Kaolin, Trehalose, Betaine, Water, Xylitol, Panthenol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Houttuynia Cordata Powder, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Glycerin, Dextrin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Madecassoside, Butylene Glycol, Asiaticoside, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Lactobacillus Ferment, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Citrate, Allantoin, Octyldodeceth-16, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract
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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
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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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
