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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantHouttuynia Cordata Powder
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Bean Seed Extract/Sodium Glutamate Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
C12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Houttuynia Cordata Powder, Gluconolactone, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Butylene Glycol, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactobacillus/Bean Seed Extract/Sodium Glutamate Ferment Filtrate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Carbomer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Caramel, Pentylene Glycol, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, C12-14 Alketh-12, Tromethamine, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningQuaternium-60
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Water, Quaternium-60, Propylene Glycol, Carbomer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Ceramide NP, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Betaine Salicylate, Octyldodecanol, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA
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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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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 ExtractCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDisodium 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 EDTAMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract comes from the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae. This tea tree is native to Australia.
Tea Leaf extract contains antimicrobial and anti-acne properties.
This ingredient has perfuming properties and contains linalool and limonene. These fragrance and terpinen components can cause skin sensitivity.
Learn more about the benefits of Tea Tree Oil here.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf ExtractPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolSodium 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
