What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract 10%
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide 2%
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
C13-15 Alkane
SolventPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract 10%, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide 2%, 1,2-Hexanediol, C13-15 Alkane, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Carbomer, Betaine, Tromethamine, Adenosine, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Gluconolactone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Succinic Acid
BufferingBehentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
Moisturising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Glycerin, Gluconolactone, Succinic Acid, Behentrimonium Chloride, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lactic Acid, Cetrimonium Chloride, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Isopropyl Alcohol, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, DMDM Hydantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Acer Saccharum Extract, Pvm/Ma Copolymer
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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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.
Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactoneGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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
