What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Vinyldimethicone
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPolyacrylate-13
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
PEG-100 Stearate
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyisobutene
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Tromethamine
BufferingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract
AstringentMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Majorana Leaf Extract
AntiseborrhoeicChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Dextrin
AbsorbentWater, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Panthenol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Vinyldimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyacrylate-13, Palmitic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Beeswax, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Polyisobutene, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tromethamine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ceramide NP, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Madecassoside, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Myristic Acid, Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Dextrin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylyl Methicone, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Centella Asiatica Extract, Beta-Glucan, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Arginine, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA
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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 ExtractDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHydrogenated Polydecene is a synthetic emollient. It forms a non-occlusive film on the skin's surface to provide a silky feel without being greasy.
In vivo studies in volunteers with atopic and dry skin showed no irritation or intolerance. The volunteers also saw a positive effect in dryness, scaling, and roughness after 28 days of use.
Concentrations up to 100% in guinea pig tests found it to be non-sensitizing and completely safe for use in cosmetics.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolydeceneWater. 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
