What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBentonite
Absorbent
Kaolin
Abrasive
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Talc
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Theobroma Cacao Shell Powder
Abrasive
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Fomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Honey Extract
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Water, Bentonite, Kaolin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Talc, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Theobroma Cacao Shell Powder, Centella Asiatica Extract, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Honey Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, CI 77288, Mentha Piperita Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Extract
EmollientHoney Extract
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Coceth-7
EmulsifyingRosa Gallica Flower Powder
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract
AstringentHydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Escin
TonicCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Carbomer, Propanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Extract, Honey Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Triethanolamine, Chlorphenesin, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Coceth-7, Rosa Gallica Flower Powder, Parfum, Ascorbic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Escin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, 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.
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 ExtractThis ingredient comes from honey made by bees. It is hydrating, antibacterial, anti-aging, and skin soothing.
Honey also contains amino acids, peptides, Vitamins A, C, and E.
The humectant property of honey draws moisture from the air to your skin. This makes it great at helping to hydrate the skin.
Honey may help reduce the signs of aging due to its antioxidant properties. Fun fact: darker honey has more antioxidants than light honey. The antibacterial property of honey may make it effective at helping to treat acne by killing acne-causing bacteria.
Many people wonder if honey extract is vegan. It is technically a byproduct from bees. This is because honey is created from the digestive enzymes in a bee's stomach.
Remember to be kind to bees :) They are important for many ecosystems and are endangered.
Learn more about Honey ExtractSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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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