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Propolis Extract 65%
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantPropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
AntimicrobialHoney
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPollen Extract
EmollientMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycerin
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingC12-13 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentWater
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Glycol
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRaspberry Ketone
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Parfum
MaskingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingCoumarin
PerfumingPropolis Extract 65%, Honey Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Propanediol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Honey, Panthenol, Royal Jelly Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Pollen Extract, Malt Extract, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Adenosine, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Ceramide NP, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, C12-13 Pareth-9, Sodium Polyacrylate, Water, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Coumarin
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
HumectantAdenosine
Skin ConditioningGuaiazulene
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
CleansingMadecassoside
AntioxidantCamellia Sinensis Seed Oil
HumectantBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCamellia Japonica Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Nobilis Fruit Extract
MaskingBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientCalendula Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Capillaris Extract
Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicOenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientCeramide 3
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningCalamine
AbsorbentMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientCupressus Sempervirens Oil
MaskingTorreya Nucifera Seed Oil
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingGlycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Chloride
MaskingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Adenosine, Guaiazulene, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Madecassoside, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Japonica Seed Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Ceramide 3, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Persea Gratissima Oil, Allantoin, Calamine, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Torreya Nucifera Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polysorbate 20, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Tromethamine, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Sodium Chloride, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Linalool
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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.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
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineAllantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinAsiatic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Studies show Asiatic Acid is able to block the pathway for skin inflammation receptors, helping to soothe skin.
As an antioxidant, asiatic acid helps protect our skin against damaging environmental factors.
Learn more about Asiatic AcidAsiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Asiaticoside is an antioxidant and helps with wound healing. It has been shown to increase antioxidant activity during the wound healing process.
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 ExtractDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Madecassic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
It is a triterpenoid, meaning it naturally acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from environmental factors such as pollution and UV.
Studies show Madecassic Acid helps soothe the skin due to its ability to block inflammation pathways.
Learn more about Madecassic AcidMadecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.
One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.
Learn more about MadecassosidePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water