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Centella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantMethylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantDiethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventWater
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum
HumectantC12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingAzadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningJuniperus Virginiana Oil
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingFerula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
AntimicrobialPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningBarosma Betulina Leaf Extract
PerfumingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingSqualene
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract, Propanediol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Water, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, C12-14 Alketh-12, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Squalene, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ceramide NP, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Glycolipids, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantBetaine
HumectantPropanediol
SolventGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHieracium Umbellatum Extract
Skin ConditioningCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
PerfumingHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Mutabilis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCorchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRheum Palmatum Root Extract
AstringentAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethyl Sulfone
SolventChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Betaine, Propanediol, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Hieracium Umbellatum Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Sorbitol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Hibiscus Mutabilis Flower Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Rheum Palmatum Root Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Dimethyl Sulfone, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglutamic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Arginine, Allantoin, Adenosine
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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 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 ExtractEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium 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!
Learn more about Water