What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingWater
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Capillaris Extract
Madecassoside
AntioxidantBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Vulgaris Oil
PerfumingSalvia Officinalis Oil
MaskingOcimum Basilicum Oil
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
BufferingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningOctanediol
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Madecassoside, Beta-Glucan, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Octanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantVinyldimethicone
Panthenol 2.99%
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingButylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
SolventCetearyl Olivate
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialArtemisia Vulgaris Oil
PerfumingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningChlorella Ferment
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-10
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantGossypium Herbaceum Extract
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingGlycerin
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantWater, Methyl Gluceth-20, Vinyldimethicone, Panthenol 2.99%, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Chlorella Ferment, Trideceth-10, Disodium EDTA, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gossypium Herbaceum Extract, Tromethamine, Glycerin, Tocopherol
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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.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
Artemisia Vulgaris Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.
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 GlycerinPanthenol 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 PanthenolWater. 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