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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantPPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingBetaine
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantSolanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract
SmoothingBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Phytate
Sodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientMadecassoside
AntioxidantSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSalvia Officinalis Oil
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingCaffeine
Skin ConditioningSalvia Sclarea Oil
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Betaine, Allantoin, Sodium Citrate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Solanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract, Beta-Glucan, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Madecassoside, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Sclerotium Gum, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Caffeine, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Caprylyl Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract 15%
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantPropylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentAngelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnolia Kobus Branch/Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
HumectantRehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialDisodium EDTA
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialArginine
MaskingAmyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
MaskingJuniperus Mexicana Oil
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingWater, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract 15%, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Betaine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Allantoin, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Magnolia Kobus Branch/Flower/Leaf Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Panthenol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Arginine, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
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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.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is 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 ExtractDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as oil and water.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 LaurateWater. 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