What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Panthenol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDiphenyl Dimethicone
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingTromethamine
BufferingMadecassoside
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingAsiaticoside
AntioxidantPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningJuniperus Virginiana Oil
MaskingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningIris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
MaskingArtemisia Vulgaris Oil
PerfumingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Panthenol, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Tromethamine, Madecassoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Tocopherol, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Ceramide NP
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantSalix Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
PerfumingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentBrassica Campestris Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningCastanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Alcohol Denat., Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glycerin, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Salix Alba Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Brassica Campestris Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Beta-Glucan, Castanea Crenata Shell 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.
Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi. It hydrates the skin and helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
As an antioxidant, beta-glucan helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show this ingredient may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanCentella 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 ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as oil and water.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 LaurateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum