What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingPotassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Sweetalmondamphoacetate
CleansingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMyristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea
Skin ConditioningDihydroxyisopropyl Palmoylpalmamide
HumectantBrassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Potassium Cocoate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Sweetalmondamphoacetate, Carbomer, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea, Dihydroxyisopropyl Palmoylpalmamide, Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Panthenol, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Potassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Tyrosine
MaskingValine
MaskingHistidine
Humectant
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-39
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glycol Distearate, Potassium Cocoate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Arginine, Lysine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Tyrosine, Valine, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Beta-Glucan, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Fructooligosaccharides, Allantoin, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-39, Decylene Glycol, 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.
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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinCentella 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 is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPanthenol 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 PanthenolThis ingredient is the potassium salt of coconut acid. Coconut acid is created by mixing fatty acids from coconut oil.
It is an emulsifier, surfactant, and cleanser. According to a manufacturer, it contains glycerin.
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate is an amino acid-based surfactant and cleaning agent. This ingredient can be derived from animals or plants. It may also be synthetically created from fatty acids of the coconut and glycine.
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate is a gentle surfactant. Surfactants help gather the dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away. It is a mild cleanser and naturally produces foam.
Water. 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 Water
