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Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract 67.8%
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Vinyldimethicone
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Olivate
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sea Water
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentSalvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Pinaster Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Fructan
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAnastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentPhytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
Emulsion StabilisingRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Glycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Heparin
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract 67.8%, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Vinyldimethicone, Propanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Tromethamine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Isostearate, Allantoin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sea Water, Panthenol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract, Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Phosphatidylcholine, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Fructan, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Asiatic Acid, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Cholesterol, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Retinol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Beta-Glucan, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Madecassoside, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Heparin
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingAstaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil
Antioxidant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Glutathione
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Glucose
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Biota Orientalis Leaf Extract
HumectantZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAgar
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Astaxanthin, Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil, Gluconolactone, Glyceryl Glucoside, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Adenosine, Xylitol, Bisabolol, Tranexamic Acid, Glutathione, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Glucose, Tocopherol, Biota Orientalis Leaf Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Ubiquinone, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Carbomer, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Agar, Disodium EDTA
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
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineButylene 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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateWater. 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
