What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingIllicium Verum Fruit Extract
PerfumingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantBiosaccharide Gum-1
HumectantBetaine
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
MaskingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSucrose Stearate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Parfum
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hyaluronic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Betaine, Carbomer, Arginine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sucrose Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingEthylhexyl Pelargonate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientPropanediol
SolventLauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
CleansingStearic Acid
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Oleate
EmollientRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingSodium Glutamate
MaskingIris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCucumis Melo Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialDisodium EDTA
Polysorbate 60
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingAcetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract
AntioxidantCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantMadecassoside
AntioxidantAsiaticoside
AntioxidantAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin ConditioningSh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin ConditioningSh-Polypeptide-1
Skin ConditioningSh-Polypeptide-11
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin ConditioningWater, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Pelargonate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Propanediol, Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Glyceryl Oleate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Glutamate, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cucumis Melo Seed Extract, Citric Acid, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Acetyl Glutamine, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Sh-Polypeptide-9
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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
Asiatic 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 GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl 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.
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 GlycerinMadecassic 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 AcidMadecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.
One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.
Learn more about MadecassosideThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilWater. 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