What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin 8%
AbrasiveDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Stearate
CleansingCentella Asiatica Extract 4.9%
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPhaseolus Angularis Seed Powder
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Propanediol
SolventSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingDimethicone
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Bentonite
AbsorbentIllite
AbrasiveMineral Salts
Skin ConditioningMontmorillonite
AbsorbentCalamine
AbsorbentWater, Kaolin 8%, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, CI 77891, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Stearate, Centella Asiatica Extract 4.9%, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Powder, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Propanediol, Sorbitan Olivate, Dimethicone, CI 77491, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Bentonite, Illite, Mineral Salts, Montmorillonite, Calamine
Centella Asiatica Extract 35.8%
CleansingCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantPropanediol
SolventBenzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberCoptis Chinensis Root Extract
AntioxidantPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingButylene Glycol
HumectantMagnesium Sulfate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingBetaine
HumectantScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCentella Asiatica Extract 35.8%, Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Titanium Dioxide, Propanediol, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Butylene Glycol, Magnesium Sulfate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Dimethicone, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Water, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Betaine, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Madecassoside, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 ExtractDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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!
Learn more about Water