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Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Centella Asiatica Extract Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTrehalose
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sucrose Distearate
Emollient
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantLauric Acid
Cleansing
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Hydroxystearic Acid
Cleansing
Benzyl Glycol
SolventHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobacillus/Centella Asiatica Extract Ferment Filtrate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Trehalose, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sucrose Distearate, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Lauric Acid, Asiatic Acid, Phytosterols, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Hydroxystearic Acid, Benzyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Raspberry Ketone, Phytosphingosine
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Polygonum Multiflorum Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Carbomer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Arginine, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Polygonum Multiflorum Extract, Betaine, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Panthenol, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
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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
Betaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 ExtractGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPropanediol 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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