What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobionic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Acetyl Glucosamine, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Lactobionic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Betaine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Citrate, Caffeine, Octyldodeceth-16, Panthenol, Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol
Houttuynia Cordata Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Tromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Betaine
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Flower/Leaf/Stem Water, Water, Gluconolactone, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Phytate, Betaine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid
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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
Betaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 GlycolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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