What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Octyldodecanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil
Masking
Abies Sibirica Oil
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
Masking
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Dipropylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Alcohol Denat., Tocopherol, Panthenol, Water, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil, Abies Sibirica Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Limonene, Linalool
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 ExtractDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolWater. 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
