What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Water
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMethyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingMenthoxypropanediol
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSuccinic Acid
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
AntimicrobialEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Malt Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract
Skin ProtectingGlucose
Humectant
Albatrellus Confluens Extract
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Papain
Skin Conditioning
Cymbopogon Citratus Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Mentha Arvensis Extract
MaskingOcimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Erythritol
Humectant
Eucommia Ulmoides Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
4-Terpineol
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Menthoxypropanediol, Disodium EDTA, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Sodium Citrate, Succinic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Dextrin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Glucose, Albatrellus Confluens Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Papain, Cymbopogon Citratus Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Mentha Arvensis Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Erythritol, Eucommia Ulmoides Bark Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, 4-Terpineol, Citric Acid, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningAzelaic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Citric Acid
Buffering
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Azelaic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Citric Acid, C12-14 Pareth-12, Glyceryl Caprylate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Linalool, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Panthenol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Pantothenic Acid, Alcohol Denat., Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Phytosterols, Lecithin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide NP
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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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract comes from the Holy Basil plant. Holy Basil is native to India.
Holy Basil is rich in antioxidants due to its high romarinic acid, ferulic acid, and rutin content. This gives it skin brightening and soothing properties.
While Holy Basil has many claims to help fight acne, more research is needed.
One thing to note is the presence of tannins; tannins are naturally found in nature. However, this compound may be skin-sensitizing.
Learn more about Ocimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractPropanediol 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!
Learn more about Water
