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Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Vinyldimethicone
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate-13
Tromethamine
BufferingPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Malt Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract
Skin ProtectingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, C14-22 Alcohols, Palmitic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Vinyldimethicone, Stearic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Squalane, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Stearate, Carbomer, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Polyacrylate-13, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Adenosine, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ectoin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Phosphatidylcholine, Glycolipids, Asiaticoside, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylyl Methicone, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Centella Asiatica Extract, Beta-Glucan, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Arginine, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA
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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 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 ExtractDisodium 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.
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 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
