What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Tromethamine
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingBetaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Betaine
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Trehalose
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPapain
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningSargassum Fulvellum Extract
Skin ConditioningEcklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningStellaria Media Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Betaine Salicylate, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Trehalose, Xanthan Gum, Papain, Glucose, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Stellaria Media Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Tocopherol, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Parfum
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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 is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
