What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHomosalate
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
EmollientC20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingC20-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Water, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dipropylene Glycol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Panthenol, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, C20-22 Alcohols, 1,2-Hexanediol, Silica, Caprylyl Methicone, Pentylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Tromethamine, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Centella Asiatica Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Glycereth-26
Humectant
PEG-100 Stearate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingHelichrysum Stoechas Extract
TonicCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Squalane, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycereth-26, PEG-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Bakuchiol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 80, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Oleate, Allantoin, Ceramide NP, Panthenol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Propanediol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Butylene Glycol, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Helichrysum Stoechas Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Copper Tripeptide-1, Dipeptide-2, Oligopeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Tripeptide-1, Retinol
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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
Centella 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.
Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.
This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.
A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.
Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolWater. 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
