This calming ampoule is formulated around Centella Asiatica Extract and Niacinamide to calm redness and clear breakouts.
This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate and Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methylpropanediol
SolventRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Calamine
AbsorbentChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
C12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCentella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Calamine, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Betaine, Panthenol, C12-14 Alketh-12, Tromethamine, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Sodium Phytate, Asiaticoside, Beta-Glucan, Cyanocobalamin, Tocopherol, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum
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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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPentylene Glycol (1,2-pentanediol) is a multitasking little diol with three main roles in a formula:
Research on alkanediols (the family pentylene glycol belongs to) show they work by disrupting microbial cell membranes. This disruption helps the primary preservative system in a product work more effectively at lower doses.
On the safety side, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe as used in current cosmetic practices + concentrations.
Typical use levels in a formula run about 1-5%.
Learn more about Pentylene 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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