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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract 78.3%
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
C12-13 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Isohexadecane
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Tangerina Extract
TonicChrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRheum Palmatum Root Extract
AstringentPhellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
C8-12 Acid Triglyceride
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract 78.3%, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, C12-13 Pareth-9, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Isohexadecane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Propylene Glycol, Allantoin, Phytosphingosine, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Glycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Tangerina Extract, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Rheum Palmatum Root Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Lactic Acid, Ceramide 3, Ascorbic Acid, C8-12 Acid Triglyceride, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Salicylic Acid 2%, Water, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Niacinamide, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, Benzoic Acid
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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.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolGlycerin 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 GlycerinLactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective.
Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the âglueâ that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin.
Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they donât penetrate as deeply. This means theyâre less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin.
Like glycolic acid, it can:
Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate.
Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skinâs microbiome.
To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4.
Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time.
Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations.
When lactic acid shows up near the end of an ingredient list, it usually means the brand added just a tiny amount to adjust the productâs pH.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Lactic acid is truly a gentle multitasker: it exfoliates, hydrates, strengthens, and brightens. It's a great ingredient for giving your skin a smooth, glowing, and healthy look without the harshness of stronger acids.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidPhytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin as a building block for ceramides.. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.
Phytosphingosine contributes to your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The NMF is responsible for hydration, a strong barrier, and plasticity. Our NMF decreases with age. Increasing NMF leads to more healthy and hydrated skin.
Studies show products formulated with NMF ingredients help strengthen our skin's barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier reduces irritation and increases hydration. Our skin barrier is responsible for having plump and firm skin. It also helps protect our skin against infection, allergies, and inflammation.
Fun fact: Phytosphingosine is abundant in plants and fungi.
More ingredients that help boost collagen in skin:
Learn more about PhytosphingosineWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
