What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantParaffinum Liquidum
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingPropanediol
SolventSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingPEG-100 Stearate
Dimethicone
EmollientArginine
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
MaskingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningLinalool
PerfumingDisodium EDTA
Glycerin
HumectantMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMedicago Sativa Extract
TonicRaphanus Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Extract
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 60, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Propanediol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Carbomer, Parfum, Allantoin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Linalool, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract, Brassica Campestris Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningLaurus Nobilis Leaf Extract
MaskingPlantago Asiatica Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHamamelis Virginiana Water
AstringentAmorphophallus Konjac Root Extract
HumectantSodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialThuja Orientalis Extract
AntimicrobialAcacia Seyal Gum Extract
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantWater, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-51, Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract, Plantago Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract, Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Thuja Orientalis Extract, Acacia Seyal Gum Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
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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.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
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 AdenosineAllantoin 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 AllantoinAsiatic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Studies show Asiatic Acid is able to block the pathway for skin inflammation receptors, helping to soothe skin.
As an antioxidant, asiatic acid helps protect our skin against damaging environmental factors.
Learn more about Asiatic AcidAsiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Asiaticoside is an antioxidant and helps with wound healing. It has been shown to increase antioxidant activity during the wound healing process.
Butylene 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 GlycolDisodium 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.
Madecassic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
It is a triterpenoid, meaning it naturally acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from environmental factors such as pollution and UV.
Studies show Madecassic Acid helps soothe the skin due to its ability to block inflammation pathways.
Learn more about Madecassic AcidMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract comes from the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae. This tea tree is native to Australia.
Tea Leaf extract contains antimicrobial and anti-acne properties.
This ingredient has perfuming properties and contains linalool and limonene. These fragrance and terpinen components can cause skin sensitivity.
Learn more about the benefits of Tea Tree Oil here.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf 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!
Learn more about Water