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Centella Asiatica Extract
CleansingWater
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingErythritol
HumectantPolyglycerin-3
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningProtease
ExfoliatingButylene Glycol
HumectantPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAsiaticoside
AntioxidantAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract, Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gluconolactone, Arginine, Erythritol, Polyglycerin-3, Hydroxyacetophenone, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Protease, Butylene Glycol, Phosphatidylcholine, Glycolipids, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water
AntioxidantGlycerin
HumectantPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingCeteareth-25
CleansingCentella Asiatica Callus Conditioned Media
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
MaskingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Coconut Fruit Juice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningSyringa Vulgaris Leaf Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingSilybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCitric Acid
BufferingTriethylhexanoin
MaskingPPG-12-Buteth-16
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialDisodium EDTA
Water, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water, Glycerin, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Ceteareth-25, Centella Asiatica Callus Conditioned Media, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Gluconolactone, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Maltodextrin, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Lactobacillus/Coconut Fruit Juice Ferment Filtrate, Syringa Vulgaris Leaf Cell Culture Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Triethylhexanoin, PPG-12-Buteth-16, Lauryl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, 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.
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 GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactoneGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water