What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Asiaticoside
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
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
Astringent
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Ceramide NP, Panthenol, Allantoin, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Alcohol, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polysorbate 20, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil, BHT, Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Silanediol Salicylate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Fomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTriethanolamine
BufferingFructose
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Inositol
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Urea
Buffering
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Methylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
MaskingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Propylparaben
Preservative
Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Silanediol Salicylate, Propanediol, Ethoxydiglycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, DMDM Hydantoin, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Triethanolamine, Fructose, Glycine, Inositol, Lactic Acid, Niacinamide, Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Methylparaben, Sodium Chloride, Benzoic Acid, Propylparaben
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
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken, emulsify, and improve the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions to give products an elegant feel when applied.
It can also form a thin protective film on skin. One study found that a formula using this polymer helped slow down how quickly other ingredients (like DEET) were absorbed through skin.
A 2024 study of over 1,300 patients confirmed that sensitization to this ingredient is rare. It is also non-mutagenic and has a clean track record.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerButylene 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 ExtractGlycerin (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
