What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantDiphenyl Dimethicone
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantJuniperus Communis Fruit Extract
PerfumingUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAmaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingBetaine
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantCitric Acid
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningXylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantGlucose
HumectantMeadowfoam Delta-Lactone
Skin ConditioningLactobionic Acid
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Octyldodeceth-16, Betaine, Trehalose, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Ceramide NP, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Glucose, Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone, Lactobionic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyester-5
Alcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialPropanediol
SolventPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePolyglyceryl-2 Oleate
EmulsifyingPEG-60
HumectantHydrogenated Castor Oil
EmollientOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
MaskingAlcohol
AntimicrobialSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
MaskingAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingArnica Montana Flower Extract
MaskingArtemisia Absinthium Extract
Skin ConditioningGentiana Lutea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeWater, Polyester-5, Alcohol Denat., Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, PEG-60, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Octyldodeceth-16, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Panthenol, Sodium Benzoate, Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate
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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.
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 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.
Octyldodeceth-16 comes from the fatty-alcohol Octyldodecanol.
Emulsifers keep oils and water ingredients together to create a more even consistency.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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