What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
4-Terpineol
Masking
Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientBorago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSalvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicOrthosiphon Stamineus Extract
Skin ConditioningGossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningDiglycerin
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingChamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCutibacterium Granulosum Ferment Extract Filtrate
EmollientCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Lactobacillus, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Glucose, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, 4-Terpineol, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Fructooligosaccharides, Sodium Citrate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Allantoin, Tromethamine, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Gluconolactone, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Orthosiphon Stamineus Extract, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract, Diglycerin, Fructose, Propanediol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol, Maltodextrin, Dipropylene Glycol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Cutibacterium Granulosum Ferment Extract Filtrate, Caffeine, Xanthan Gum, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Disodium EDTA
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 GlycolDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateDisodium 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.
This ingredient is created by distilling parts of the tea tree plant. The bark and leaves of the tea tree plant are rich in Terpinen, an antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory ingredient.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people due to its linalool and limonene content.
Learn more about tea tree benefits here.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf WaterSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateWater. 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
