What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventGlycereth-26
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Glycerin, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betaine, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Asiatic Acid, Tocopherol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Tripeptide-1, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Copper Tripeptide-1, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Hexapeptide-11, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Disodium EDTA
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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 ExtractEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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
