What's inside
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Calendula Officinalis Flower Water
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Betaine
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantDextrin
AbsorbentSodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Betaine, Water, C12-14 Pareth-12, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Disodium EDTA, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Dextrin, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingHippophae Rhamnoides Water
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Extract
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Glycereth-26, Panthenol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Allantoin, Trehalose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Malt Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Citral, Limonene
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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 GlycolDipropylene 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 plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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
