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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEruca Sativa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract
EmollientMedicago Sativa Extract
TonicChamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCentaurea Cyanus Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Eruca Sativa Leaf Extract, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Sorbitol, Xanthan Gum, Beta-Glucan, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventPropanediol
Solvent
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
Humectant
Erythritol
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Betaine
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingSodium Phytate
Octanediol
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningAlbatrellus Confluens Extract
Humectant
Malus Domestica Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningZinc PCA
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSpiraea Ulmaria Extract
AstringentHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Water, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Xylitol, Erythritol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Betaine, Tromethamine, Allantoin, Caffeine, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Sodium Phytate, Octanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Arginine, Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract, Albatrellus Confluens Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Zinc PCA, Dipropylene Glycol, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside
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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
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 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 GlycolGlycerin (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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
Though naturally occuring in Norwegian spruce needles, this ingredient is usually synthetically created.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing. Recent research also suggests it may have skin-brightening effects through tyrosinase inhibition.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenoneMethylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
