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Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Tripropylene Glycol
Antioxidant
Vinyldimethicone
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Coriandrum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningElettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingFoeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCoptis Chinensis Root Extract
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingBacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Pullulan
Mentha Arvensis Extract
MaskingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Cymbopogon Citratus Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Erythritol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHordeum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Dextrin
AbsorbentGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantCentella Asiatica Leaf Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Tripropylene Glycol, Vinyldimethicone, Water, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Trehalose, Coriandrum Sativum Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Arginine, Carbomer, Panthenol, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Bacillus Ferment, Pullulan, Mentha Arvensis Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Cymbopogon Citratus Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Erythritol, Allantoin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Sodium Dna, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Phytate, Dextrin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Caramel
Centella Asiatica Extract 55%
Cleansing
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water 9.4%
AntimicrobialPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycereth-26
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract 55%, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water 9.4%, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root 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.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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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 Water
