What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingJuglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamide DEA
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Honey Extract
Humectant
Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCocamide Methyl Mea
Surfactant
Parfum
Masking
Triethanolamine
BufferingLaureth-9
EmulsifyingRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium Lauroyl Glutamate
CleansingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Polyquaternium-10
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide DEA, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Honey Extract, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Parfum, Triethanolamine, Laureth-9, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Ascorbic Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin
Glycerin
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingSilica
Abrasive
Sea Salt
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-15
UV Filter
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Freesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract
HumectantPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin, Sucrose, C12-14 Pareth-12, Silica, Sea Salt, Water, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Polysilicone-15, 1,2-Hexanediol, Freesia Refracta Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Saccharomyces Ferment, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
Centella 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinLavandula Angustifolia Extract comes from the lavender flower. It's also known as English Lavender and is famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.
This ingredient anti-inflammatory properties due to its prostanoids and histamine content. Lavender also contains flavonoids and phenolic acids (such as ferulic acid), potent antioxidants.
Lavender extract may have a scent. It contains linalool, a known allergen. However, lavender extract contains less linalool than lavender essential oil.
Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia ExtractWe don't have a description for Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract yet.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about Parfum
