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Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Extract
CleansingWater
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycereth-26
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingArginine
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantDextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantBenzyl Glycol
SolventCentella Asiatica Extract, Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Propanediol, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Benzyl Glycol
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
MaskingKaolin
AbrasiveBentonite
AbsorbentGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
ExfoliatingCamellia Sinensis Seed Oil
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLactic Acid
BufferingWater
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantDisodium EDTA
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Kaolin, Bentonite, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 20, Panthenol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid, Water, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium EDTA, CI 77288, Parfum
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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
Centella 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 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum