What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientGlycolic Acid
BufferingCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingMethyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantSalicylic Acid
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAmylopectin
Dextrin
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAmino Esters-1
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientOctanediol
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicPearl Powder
Lawsonia Inermis Flower/Fruit/Leaf Extract
MaskingOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantWater, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycolic Acid, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Methyl Gluceth-10, Sodium Hydroxide, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Betaine, Salicylic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Amylopectin, Dextrin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Allantoin, Panthenol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Amino Esters-1, Polyquaternium-51, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Octanediol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Pearl Powder, Lawsonia Inermis Flower/Fruit/Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Tocopherol
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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.
Allantoin 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 AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolGlycerin 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