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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Propanediol
Solvent
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Atelocollagen
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Propanediol, Ascorbic Acid, Betaine, Bisabolol, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Soluble Collagen, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Atelocollagen, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Citrus Junos Peel Oil
Astringent
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
AstringentRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentCitrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelilotus Officinalis Extract
AstringentAstaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Saccharide Isomerate, Trehalose, Citrus Junos Peel Oil, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Allantoin, Carbomer, Arginine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Maltodextrin, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract, Melilotus Officinalis Extract, Astaxanthin, Limonene, Linalool
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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
Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C and is the biologically active form used directly by skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, but it also has plenty of benefits for your skin. It is best supported by academic literature for:
Topical vitamin C has been shown to help neutralize oxidative stress from UV and pollution, helping to improve photoaging and hyperpigmentation when used consistently.
One clinical study found that using 5% topical vitamin C for six months improved signs of photodamaged skin, both on the surface and in the deeper structural layers of the skin.
While vitamin C doesn’t replace sunscreen, studies show it can boost photoprotection when combined with Vitamin E and ferulic acid. These two ingredients help improve stability and protective effects.
The big downside of this ingredient is formulation difficulty. Vitamin C is prone to oxidation and doesn't penetrate the skin unless formulated correctly. Research found that vitamin C absorbs into the skin best at a low pH (< 3.5) with about 20% being the upper limit for effective absorption.
Skin levels can saturate after repeated application; this means your skin won’t keep absorbing more once it’s full of vitamin C. This is why more isn’t always better with vitamin C and why very high concentrations don’t necessarily give extra benefits.
Ascorbic acid generally works well with many skincare ingredients but can be irritating when combined with other active ingredients. Strong oxidizing acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide can reduce the effectiveness of vitamin C if they are used at the same time; they are often recommended for use at different times of day.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidButylene 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 GlycolWater. 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
