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Centella Asiatica Leaf Water 45%
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientIsoamyl Laurate
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientMadecassoside
AntioxidantAsiaticoside
AntioxidantAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Extract
AstringentBroussonetia Kazinoki Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSodium PCA
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantSqualane
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAdenosine
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingCentella Asiatica Leaf Water 45%, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isoamyl Laurate, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Allantoin, Panthenol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Broussonetia Kazinoki Callus Culture Extract, Propolis Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium PCA, Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Adenosine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Centella Asiatica Extract
CleansingWater
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin ProtectingMadecassoside
AntioxidantAsiaticoside
AntioxidantAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantCaffeoyl Tripeptide-1
AntioxidantHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientSchizophyllum Commune Mycelium Ferment Filtrate Extract
HumectantSelaginella Tamariscina Extract
Skin ConditioningDryopteris Crassirhizoma Extract
Skin ConditioningCuscuta Australis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
MaskingLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract, Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Caffeoyl Tripeptide-1, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Schizophyllum Commune Mycelium Ferment Filtrate Extract, Selaginella Tamariscina Extract, Dryopteris Crassirhizoma Extract, Cuscuta Australis Seed Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Allantoin, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Carbomer, Arginine
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinAsiatic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Studies show Asiatic Acid is able to block the pathway for skin inflammation receptors, helping to soothe skin.
As an antioxidant, asiatic acid helps protect our skin against damaging environmental factors.
Learn more about Asiatic AcidAsiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Asiaticoside is an antioxidant and helps with wound healing. It has been shown to increase antioxidant activity during the wound healing process.
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 GlycolDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateGlycerin 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 GlycerinMadecassic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
It is a triterpenoid, meaning it naturally acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from environmental factors such as pollution and UV.
Studies show Madecassic Acid helps soothe the skin due to its ability to block inflammation pathways.
Learn more about Madecassic AcidMadecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.
One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.
Learn more about MadecassosideScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract comes from the Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap plant. This plant is native to Northeast Asia and can be found in China, Mongolia, Korea, and Siberia.
In cosmetics, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This is due to the flavonoid composition of Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract.
In Chinese traditional folk medicine, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is used to help treat lung issues and hypertension.
Learn more about Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract