What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantPhellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnolia Sieboldii Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnolia Liliflora Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBenincasa Cerifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Kernel Extract
MoisturisingAstragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
EmollientPoria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Tromethamine
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningBakuchiol
AntimicrobialAscorbic Acid Polypeptide
Antioxidant3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Magnolia Sieboldii Extract, Magnolia Liliflora Flower Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Benincasa Cerifera Seed Extract, Prunus Persica Kernel Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Bakuchiol, Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone
Water
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlycereth-26
HumectantPropanediol
SolventIllicium Verum Fruit Extract
PerfumingLaurylpyridinium Chloride
AntimicrobialAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentMedicago Sativa Extract
TonicBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Extract
Skin ConditioningRaphanus Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Panthenol
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantWater, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Laurylpyridinium Chloride, Allantoin, Polysorbate 80, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Brassica Campestris Extract, Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Citrate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol
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
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 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 ExtractDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (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 GlycerinPropanediol 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 Water