What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Bifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Water, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Benzoate, Bifida Ferment Filtrate
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Mannitol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetrimonium Bromide
Antimicrobial
Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningUlva Lactuca Extract
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-2
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Hexylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Mannitol, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Allantoin, Xylitol, Propylene Glycol, Cetrimonium Bromide, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ulva Lactuca Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-2, Tetrasodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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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 moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is a synthetic, water-soluble surfactant and emulsifier.
It's a "superfatting" agent that helps replenish some of your skin's oils after they're stripped away by other surfactants.
This is why "gentle" and "moisturizing" cleansers feel less stripping than basic ones.
Typical concentrations range from 1-10% and it has a solid safety record. The CIR Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe at concentrations up to 10% in leave-on products.
Dermal application tests at 50% also did not produce irritation in two studies.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe and in vitro studies have shown Malassezia can metabolize it.
Learn more about PEG-7 Glyceryl CocoateWater. 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!
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