What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water 62%
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Salix Alba Bark Water
Astringent
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCalamine
AbsorbentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
Exfoliating
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Powder
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Mannan
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Methylpropanediol
SolventBenzyl Glycol
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRaspberry Ketone
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water 62%, Glycerin, Water, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Lauryl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Salix Alba Bark Water, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Calamine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Powder, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Lauric Acid, Mannan, Lactobionic Acid, Citric Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Methylpropanediol, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone, Parfum
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Bentonite
Absorbent
Kaolin
Abrasive
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentWater
Skin ConditioningMentha Arvensis Powder
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDecylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingSodium Phytate
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentIllite
Abrasive
Canadian Colloidal Clay
Skin ConditioningHectorite
AbsorbentChromium Oxide Greens
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Bentonite, Kaolin, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Zea Mays Starch, Palmitic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Coco-Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Water, Mentha Arvensis Powder, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl Stearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Decylene Glycol, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Phytate, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Montmorillonite, Illite, Canadian Colloidal Clay, Hectorite, Chromium Oxide Greens
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 ExtractCoco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinLauric Acid is a fatty acid or lipid. About half of fatty acids in coconut oil is lauric acid.
This ingredient helps hydrate and sooth skin. As a humectant, it helps trap moisture. It also aids in cleaning and enhancing the texture of products.
Lauric acid may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne, safe.
Learn more about Lauric AcidWater. 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
