What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAzelaic Acid
BufferingGlycereth-26
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCentella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
BufferingPropanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentDisodium EDTA
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentCladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract
AstringentPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialWater, Azelaic Acid, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Disodium EDTA, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Decyl Glucoside, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingButylene Glycol
HumectantMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantHamamelis Virginiana Extract
AntiseborrhoeicScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentGlycerin
HumectantBiosaccharide Gum-1
HumectantMyrtus Communis Extract
AstringentOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningBuddleja Davidii Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
MaskingThymus Vulgaris Extract
PerfumingSwiftlet Nest Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingIllicium Verum Fruit Extract
PerfumingTrehalose
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Myrtus Communis Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Buddleja Davidii Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Swiftlet Nest Extract, Water, Cellulose Gum, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Trehalose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
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
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 GlycolCellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.
As an emulsifier, cellulose gum specifically thicken the texture of water-based products.
This ingredient is considered hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Cellulose Gum can be found in cosmetics, food, and other household goods such as paper products.
Learn more about Cellulose GumGlycerin 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