What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantArisaema Amurense Extract
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Cetearyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientStearyl Stearate
Emollient
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingSteareth-21
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Tranexamic Acid, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Ethoxydiglycol, Arisaema Amurense Extract, Alpha-Arbutin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cetearyl Methicone, PEG-40, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Stearyl Stearate, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, Decyl Glucoside, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Centella 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 ExtractPropanediol 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. Stay hydrated!
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