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Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningBoswellia Serrata Resin Extract
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCitrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Thujopsis Dolabrata Branch Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Propanediol
Solvent
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningBorago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Niacinamide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Water, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract, Propolis Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Thujopsis Dolabrata Branch Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Propanediol, Adenosine, Pentylene Glycol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Limonene, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Phytosterols, Lecithin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide 3
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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.
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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