What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventSorbitol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Betula Alba Juice
AstringentSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Papain
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Diglycerin
Humectant
Tromethamine
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLitchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentGlucose
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Lactate
BufferingCornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingGinkgo Biloba Nut Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Methylpropanediol, Sorbitol, Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Betula Alba Juice, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Betaine Salicylate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Papain, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Diglycerin, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Glycerin, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glucose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Lactate, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Ceramide NP, Sodium PCA, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Alcohol Denat., Disodium EDTA, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingBetaine
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Water
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Tromethamine
BufferingGlucose
Humectant
Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil
Astringent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, C12-14 Pareth-12, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Carbomer, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Tromethamine, Glucose, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate
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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.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
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl 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 ExtractDipropylene 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.
Glucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms.
In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.
Glucose is hydrating due to its humectant property. As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin.
Our skin contains many sugars that act as prebiotics and help strengthen our natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.
Studies show glucose may help with fading discoloration and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.
Learn more about GlucoseGlycerin 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 GlycerinTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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
