What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract 37%
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantNiacinamide 5%
SmoothingSodium Stearate
CleansingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingBHT
AntioxidantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingGlutathione
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
AntioxidantArbutin
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Linoleate
EmollientMadecassoside
AntioxidantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantGlyceryl Linolenate
EmollientGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingGlyceryl Arachidonate
EmollientMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Dipeptide-10
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantParfum
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingCitrus Junos Fruit Extract 37%, Butylene Glycol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Glycerin, Niacinamide 5%, Sodium Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, BHT, Panthenol, Arginine, Glutathione, Biotin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Arbutin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hcl, Glyceryl Linoleate, Madecassoside, CI 19140, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Asiaticoside, Glyceryl Linolenate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-10, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Parfum, Limonene
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
MaskingWater
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantBetaine
HumectantXylitol
HumectantHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Phytate
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSucrose
HumectantSodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Xylitol, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Adenosine, Polyglutamic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sucrose, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate
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 ExtractEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol