What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAzelaic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventDimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polyacrylate-6
Squalane
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
BufferingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingO-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Saururus Chinensis Leaf/Root Extract
Antimicrobial
Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningStephania Tetrandra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Azelaic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Glucoside, Dipropylene Glycol, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyacrylate-6, Squalane, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Allantoin, Cyclodextrin, Capryloyl Glycine, Xanthan Gum, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Madecassoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Saururus Chinensis Leaf/Root Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract, Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract
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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.
Azelaic acid is a multitasker ingredient that helps treat acne, pigmentation, and irritation. It is a great option for sensitive skin.
What makes it special?
OTC Azelaic acid is usually available in concentrations from 10-15% and anything over requires a prescription.
Here's what each tier does best:
Unlike other acids, azelaic acid will not make your skin more photosensitive/sun sensitive.
Though this ingredient is naturally occurring in grains like wheat, rye, and barley, it is usually synthetically created for cosmetics to ensure stability and effectiveness.
Learn more about Azelaic AcidCentella 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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