What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Glycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Babassuamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingMethyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether
SolventDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Oxygen
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingPolyester-11
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cholesterol
Emollient
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingNymphaea Tetragona Extract
Skin ConditioningGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Theanine
Emollient
Milk Lipids
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lysine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Threonine
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Proline
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingValine
MaskingMethionine
Skin ConditioningIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningLeucine
Skin ConditioningTyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Palmitoyl Glycine
Cleansing
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Acrylates Copolymer, Babassuamidopropyl Betaine, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Chloride, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Ectoin, Oxygen, Glycine Soja Protein, Polyester-11, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cholesterol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Madecassoside, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Nymphaea Tetragona Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Theanine, Milk Lipids, Glutathione, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Butylene Glycol, Lysine, Histidine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Threonine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Proline, Glycine, Alanine, Valine, Methionine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Cysteine, Squalane, Palmitoyl Glycine, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Bentonite
Absorbent
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Annua Extract
MaskingBambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder
Abrasive
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentChromium Oxide Greens
Artemisia Montana Leaf Powder
Exfoliating
Disodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Kaolin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Glycerin, Bentonite, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Stearic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Artemisia Annua Extract, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder, Glycol Distearate, Titanium Dioxide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Chromium Oxide Greens, Artemisia Montana Leaf Powder, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77492, CI 77499
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 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 ExtractEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
