What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water 73%
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Extract 15%
Cleansing
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Extract
MaskingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
C12-13 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAlgin
Masking
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Glycol
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRaspberry Ketone
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water 73%, Centella Asiatica Extract 15%, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Allantoin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Arginine, Salicylic Acid, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Lactobionic Acid, Citric Acid, C12-13 Pareth-9, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Algin, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone, Disodium EDTA, Mentha Piperita Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Camellia Sinensis Callus Culture Extract
Perfuming
Magnolia Biondii Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Artemisia Montana Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Vaccinium Corymbosum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialThujopsis Dolabrata Branch Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Callus Culture Extract, Magnolia Biondii Bark Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Artemisia Montana Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Vaccinium Corymbosum Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Glycerin, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Propolis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Ceramide NP, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Thujopsis Dolabrata Branch Extract, Phytosterols, Lecithin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Squalane, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Xanthan Gum
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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.
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 ExtractGlycerin (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 GlycerinSalix Alba Bark Extract comes from the bark of the white willow tree. The official CosIng listing states this ingredient to have astringent, skin conditioning, soothing, and tonic properties.
Its star compound is salicin, a natural glucoside that is chemically related to salicylic acid. That's why you'll often see it marketed as a "natural BHA alternative" but that's a bit of a stretch.
Your skin can't convert salicin to salicylic acid because it needs specific enzymes that aren't present on the skin's surface. It won't behave like true salicylic acid, especially at the concentrations used in cosmetics.
However, this ingredient has its own perks. It contains flavonoids, polyphenols, and tannins that give it proven antioxidant and soothing properties.
An 8-week clinical study found a cream with 2% of this extract improved skin microcirculation, elasticity, and dark circles. This is most likely due to its role in increasing hyaluronic acid synthesis in fibroblasts and improved vascular integrity.
Another study found a topical serum with 0.5% salicin showed improvements in visible signs of aging, hyperpigmentation, and texture.
Just be careful if you have a known aspirin/salicylate allergy and be sure to consult with a medical professional about using this ingredient if you do.
Fun fact: Willow Bark extract has been used for thousands of years and ancient civilizations used white willow to help treat pain and fevers.
Learn more about Salix Alba Bark ExtractSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
