What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Inulin
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Collagen
Moisturising
Cholesterol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Inulin, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Ectoin, Collagen, Cholesterol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitol, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxyacetophenone
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Emulsifying
Gentiana Scabra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAroma
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
CI 18965
Cosmetic ColorantLactobionic Acid
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Gentiana Scabra Root Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Aroma, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Lactate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Carbomer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Oleanolic Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, CI 18965, Lactobionic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
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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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Water. 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
