What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantBetaine
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Malt Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract
Skin ProtectingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Betaine, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Citrate, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Xanthan Gum, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Methylpropanediol
SolventGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Vinyldimethicone
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingEthoxydiglycol
HumectantC10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearates
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
C12-13 Alketh-9
EmulsifyingFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Guaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-11
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methylpropanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Vinyldimethicone, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Methyl Trimethicone, Dicaprylyl Ether, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ethoxydiglycol, C10-18 Triglycerides, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl Stearates, Jojoba Esters, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Octyldodecanol, Adenosine, Asiaticoside, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycolipids, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Butylene Glycol, C12-13 Alketh-9, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-Glucan, Polyglycerin-3, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ceramide NP, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Arginine, Carbomer, Phytosphingosine, Guaiazulene, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Folic Acid, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Sh-Polypeptide-9
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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 is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinThis ingredient is the hydrolyzed form of Gardenia florida, a shrub native to East Asia. It has antioxidant properties because the plant is rich in polyphenolic compounds like catechin, rutin, quercetin, and gallic acid.
Lab studies confirm that gardenia extracts demonstrate free-radical scavenging activity and a peer-reviewed study showing gardenia fruit extract can calm UV-triggered skin inflammation.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is hyaluronic acid (HA) that is broken down into lower molecular weight fragments.
It's a humectant that pulls and holds water in the skin to help with hydration, plumpness, and reduce transepidermal water loss.
Because hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid is smaller in size, it can slip past your outermost layer of skin more easily than full-sized HA.
Most formulations will combine all sizes to get the best of both worlds.
Typical usage levels range from 0.01-1%. Any percentage higher than 2% might become goopy and tacky.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
Though naturally occuring in Norwegian spruce needles, this ingredient is usually synthetically created.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing. Recent research also suggests it may have skin-brightening effects through tyrosinase inhibition.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenoneWater. 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. Remember to 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
