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Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Panthenol 10%
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract, Panthenol 10%, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Copper Tripeptide-1, Madecassic Acid
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Lilium Speciosum Flower Oil
Masking
Orange Roughy Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rose Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Iyo Peel Oil
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Jasminum Officinale Oil
Masking
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate
Skin ProtectingXylitol
Humectant
Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Lupine Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantRhododendron Weyrichii Extract
Skin ConditioningVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Rosa Alba Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialDaucus Carota Sativa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Betula Alba Bark Extract
Masking
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate-13
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyisobutene
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOctanediol
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Alcohol Denat., Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Lilium Speciosum Flower Oil, Orange Roughy Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Citrus Iyo Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Xylitylglucoside, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Xylitol, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Hydrolyzed Lupine Seed Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Gold, Rhododendron Weyrichii Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Rosa Alba Leaf/Stem Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Lactobacillus, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Synthetic Beeswax, Cyclohexasiloxane, PEG-100 Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyacrylate-13, Asiaticoside, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Madecassic Acid, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Water, Polyisobutene, Palmitic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Stearic Acid, Saccharide Isomerate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octanediol, Polysorbate 20, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Myristic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Lauric Acid, Maltodextrin, Tocopherol, Anhydroxylitol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sorbitan Laurate, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Disodium EDTA, Carbomer, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol
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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.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
Asiatic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Studies show Asiatic Acid is able to block the pathway for skin inflammation receptors, helping to soothe skin.
As an antioxidant, asiatic acid helps protect our skin against damaging environmental factors.
Learn more about Asiatic AcidAsiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Asiaticoside is an antioxidant and helps with wound healing. It has been shown to increase antioxidant activity during the wound healing process.
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 ExtractDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Madecassic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
It is a triterpenoid, meaning it naturally acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from environmental factors such as pollution and UV.
Studies show Madecassic Acid helps soothe the skin due to its ability to block inflammation pathways.
Learn more about Madecassic AcidSqualane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Is squalane an oil?
Squalane is often called an oil, but itās technically not; itās a hydrocarbon, meaning itās only made of carbon and hydrogen, unlike true oils which are triglycerides made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term āoil-freeā isnāt regulated, so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
While some people avoid oils thinking they cause breakouts, the right kind of oil (or oil-like ingredient like squalane) can actually help balance and hydrate your skin. Itās worth testing out simple oils or squalane to see what works best for your skin.
Learn more about SqualaneWater. 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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