What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAmp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Polyester-5
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Gentiana Scabra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningErgothioneine
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Succinic Acid
BufferingCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide
Antioxidant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Malachite Extract
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Water, Amp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Polyester-5, Alcohol, Niacinamide, Ferulic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sucrose Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 60, Parfum, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Gentiana Scabra Root Extract, Ergothioneine, Panthenol, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Succinic Acid, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Malachite Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate
Emulsifying
Polyacrylic Acid
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingTriethyl Citrate
Masking
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 ExtractWater. 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!
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