What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingC20 Olefin
Petrolatum
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Diglycerin
Humectant
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Nicotinamide Mononucleotide
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, Azelaic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Triethylhexanoin, C20 Olefin, Petrolatum, Dimethicone, Diglycerin, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Nicotinamide Mononucleotide, Glutathione, Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phytosterols, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sorbitan Stearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Diisostearyl Malate, Phenoxyethanol, Myristyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol
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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.
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 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 ExtractEthylhexylglycerin (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!
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