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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingGlycereth-26
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientBetaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Leptospermone
Skin ConditioningWater, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, C12-14 Pareth-12, Glycereth-26, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Betaine, Allantoin, Trehalose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Leptospermone
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
Humectant
Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Honey Extract, Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Madecassoside, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Ceramide NP, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Phytosphingosine
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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 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 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!
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