What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water 51.5%
AntimicrobialDibutyl Adipate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningTripropylene Glycol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Drometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingDiethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Vinyldimethicone
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientArachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingBatyl Alcohol
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingC30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Abies Sibirica Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Thuja Plicata Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water 51.5%, Dibutyl Adipate, Butylene Glycol, Water, Tripropylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Niacinamide, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Methicone, Tromethamine, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Vinyldimethicone, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Arachidyl Glucoside, Batyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Stearic Acid, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Lecithin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Abies Sibirica Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Thuja Plicata Leaf Oil, Sodium Dna, Limonene
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Acrylates Copolymer
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
AntimicrobialWater
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Acrylates Copolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Silica, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Tocopheryl Acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Laureth-4, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Water, Centella Asiatica Extract
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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.
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
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 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 EthylhexylglycerinThis ingredient is also known as tea tree leaf water or tea tree hydrosol. It functions as an antimicrobial, anti-sebum, astringent, and tonic ingredient.
You can think of it as a gentler, water-version of tea tree oil.
Its star active is terpinen-4-ol, a broad-spectrum antimicrobial.
The water-soluble compounds of tea tree have been shown to calm inflammation by roughly 50% in vitro (with Terpinen-4-ol driving this).
Terpinen-4-ol has also demonstrated strong inhibitory activity against Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus aureus.
Before slathering on tea tree water, just know concentrations under 5% are considered more suitable and safer than higher concentrations.
The European Medicines Agency recognizes tea tree-derived ingredients as having well-established use for mild acne and small superficial wounds.
It's a well-researched and skin-friendly option for oily or acne-prone skin.
As with most actives, patch testing is a good idea if your skin leans sensitive.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf WaterWater. 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!
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