What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Trehalose
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
Astringent
Disodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Ceramide NP, Panthenol, Allantoin, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Trehalose, Sorbitol, Alcohol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysorbate 20, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Vinyldimethicone
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Diglycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningPolyisobutene
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Coptis Chinensis Root Extract
Antioxidant
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
Trehalose
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Arvensis Extract
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Cymbopogon Citratus Extract
Skin ConditioningErythritol
Humectant
Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract
AstringentSasa Quelpaertensis Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Phytate
Dextrin
AbsorbentGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Methyl Trimethicone, Vinyldimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diglycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Water, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Isododecane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Trehalose, Beta-Glucan, Mentha Arvensis Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Cymbopogon Citratus Extract, Erythritol, Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract, Sasa Quelpaertensis Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Sodium Dna, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Dextrin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
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 moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
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 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 GlycerinThis is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
Panthenol 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 PanthenolTrehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.
In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.
Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.
Learn more about TrehaloseWater. 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
