What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentCannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Phytate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Octanediol
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Water, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Pentylene Glycol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, C12-14 Pareth-12, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Butylene Glycol, Octanediol, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetylpyridinium Chloride
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cholesterol
Emollient
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Methylpropanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Panthenol, Betaine, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sucrose Stearate, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cholesterol, Madecassoside
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Asiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Asiaticoside is an antioxidant and helps with wound healing. It has been shown to increase antioxidant activity during the wound healing process.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl 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 ExtractCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract comes from the leaves of an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. Centella Asiatica is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. It can help reduce irritation and soothe the skin.
Many active components found in centella asiatica, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Research shows centella asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.
The combination of all these properties makes centella asiatica leaf extract effective at soothing the skin.
Other components of centella asiatica leaf extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.
This plant 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 Leaf ExtractCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Madecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.
One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.
Learn more about MadecassosidePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium 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
