What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialPvp
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
SolventCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAmaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMorinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
HumectantOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Ceramide NP
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Alcohol Denat., Pvp, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Octyldodeceth-16, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Ceramide NP, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventAmp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
HumectantMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Hydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantHectorite
AbsorbentRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingTrehalose
HumectantParfum
MaskingPseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
HumectantAlpha-Arbutin
AntioxidantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantSqualane
EmollientSodium Salicylate
PreservativeCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingWater, Propanediol, Amp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hectorite, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trehalose, Parfum, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Alpha-Arbutin, Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane, Sodium Salicylate, Centella Asiatica Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolCentella 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 ExtractPropanediol 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water