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Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantHamamelis Virginiana Water
AstringentCassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningDimethyl Sulfone
SolventCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientFerulic Acid
AntimicrobialGlycerin
HumectantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentTaraxacum Officinale Extract
Skin ConditioningGeranium Maculatum Extract
TonicArginine
MaskingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
PerfumingWater, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Dimethyl Sulfone, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Callus Culture Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ferulic Acid, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Extract, Geranium Maculatum Extract, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Centella Asiatica Extract
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantPolyglycerin-3
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantMadecassoside
AntioxidantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantCentella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Polyglycerin-3, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone
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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.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
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.
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 Glycerin