What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPropanediol
Solvent
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Magnesium Chloride
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycolic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Propanediol, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xylitol, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Magnesium Chloride, Tocopherol, Calcium Gluconate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Centella Asiatica Extract, Allantoin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Yeast Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Cyanocobalamin
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientGlycereth-26
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Bifida Ferment Extract
Humectant
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingResveratrol
Antioxidant
Camellia Reticulata Seed Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Honey
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCeramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Eos
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Linoleate
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Propionate
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingOligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-8
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
BHT
Antioxidant
Water, Propylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Glycereth-26, Trehalose, Glycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Bifida Ferment Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Resveratrol, Camellia Reticulata Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Allantoin, Honey, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide Eos, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Retinol, Retinyl Retinoate, Retinyl Linoleate, Retinyl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Retinyl Propionate, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Oligopeptide-1, Carnosine, Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polysorbate 80, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, BHT
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinCentella 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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!
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