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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientC13-16 Isoparaffin
SolventPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientCholesterol
EmollientPhytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHeptyl Undecylenate
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglutamic Acid
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantStearic Acid
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
AntioxidantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningLupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLeucojum Aestivum Bulb Extract
Skin ProtectingFragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCrataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningViola Odorata Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingMusa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantPrunus Persica Flower Extract
MoisturisingOldenlandia Diffusa Extract
Skin ConditioningHesperidin
EmollientWater, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycolipids, Squalane, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Panthenol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Cholesterol, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Heptyl Undecylenate, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Polyglutamic Acid, Ceramide NP, Hydroxyacetophenone, Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Adenosine, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Leucojum Aestivum Bulb Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Crataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract, Viola Odorata Flower/Leaf Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Prunus Persica Flower Extract, Oldenlandia Diffusa Extract, Hesperidin
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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
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 ExtractGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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