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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
Emulsifying
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Cleansing4-Terpineol
Masking
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Water, Pentylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Panthenol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Beta-Glucan, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Sucrose Stearate, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, 4-Terpineol, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethyl Sulfone
SolventDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexanamide Serinol
EmollientOleamide Mea
Methylbenzyl Methylbenzimidazole Piperidinylmethanone
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate
Arginine
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingWater, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethyl Sulfone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Madecassoside, Zinc Gluconate, Allantoin, Ethylhexanamide Serinol, Oleamide Mea, Methylbenzyl Methylbenzimidazole Piperidinylmethanone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate, Arginine, Sodium Citrate
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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolMadecassoside is one of four active compounds found in Centella asiatica and is one of the main reasons Centella is so effective at calming irritated skin and supporting the moisture barrier.
There's a solid body of peer-reviewed research backing Madecassoside for several skin benefits. Studies have found:
Madecassoside pairs well with other hydrating or antioxidant ingredients like Ascorbic Acid or Hyaluronic Acid.
Learn more about MadecassosideMethylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
