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Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingGlycerin
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientBenzyl Glycol
SolventBisabolol
MaskingDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
HumectantBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyisobutene
Sorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingDimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingBiota Orientalis Leaf Extract
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantStearyl Alcohol
EmollientArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientXylitylglucoside
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningAnhydroxylitol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingXylitol
HumectantPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantRaspberry Ketone
MaskingGlutathione
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
AntioxidantArbutin
AntioxidantMadecassoside
AntioxidantAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantMenadione
MaskingCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Junos Peel Oil
AstringentLinalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingCitrus Junos Fruit Extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Benzyl Glycol, Bisabolol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Arginine, Caprylyl Methicone, Trehalose, Behenyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Polyisobutene, Sorbitan Isostearate, Carbomer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Biota Orientalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Stearyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Xylitylglucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Anhydroxylitol, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Xylitol, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Raspberry Ketone, Glutathione, Biotin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Arbutin, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Menadione, Cyanocobalamin, Citrus Junos Peel Oil, Linalool, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPalmitic Acid
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingLauric Acid
CleansingMyristic Acid
CleansingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauryl Betaine
CleansingButylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
EmollientBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
AntimicrobialSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Salicylic Acid
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Chloride
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantMentha Piperita Oil
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCalamine
AbsorbentGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingPotassium Glycyrrhizinate
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantAsiaticoside
AntioxidantAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauryl Betaine, Butylene Glycol, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Beeswax, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Salicylic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Mentha Piperita Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Calamine, Gluconolactone, Citric Acid, Potassium Glycyrrhizinate, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid
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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.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
Asiatic 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 ExtractDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinMadecassic 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 MadecassosideWater. 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