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Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantHeptyl Undecylenate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantSwertia Japonica Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPropanediol
SolventC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingDipeptide-2
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingIsopentyldiol
HumectantCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
ExfoliatingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
EmulsifyingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Surfactin
CleansingCaproic Acid
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingSodium Acetate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Heptyl Undecylenate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Panthenol, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Swertia Japonica Extract, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, C14-22 Alcohols, Dipeptide-2, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Isopentyldiol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Surfactin, Caproic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Sodium Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Trehalose
HumectantAlgae Extract
EmollientEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientChlorella Minutissima Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAmaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasivePteris Multifida Extract
AntioxidantArtemia Extract
Skin ConditioningUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningLepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Nobilis Peel Extract
MaskingChrysanthemum Parthenium Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Pinaster Bark Extract
AntioxidantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-2 Caprate
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningSucrose Stearate
EmollientFructooligosaccharides
HumectantStearic Acid
CleansingMethyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingAlumina
AbrasiveBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentSaccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientCholesteryl Macadamiate
EmollientPalmitic Acid
EmollientGuaiazulene
AntimicrobialSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantHydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingWater, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Methyl Trimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Trehalose, Algae Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Malt Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Chlorella Minutissima Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Pteris Multifida Extract, Artemia Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Titanium Dioxide, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Allantoin, Sucrose Stearate, Fructooligosaccharides, Stearic Acid, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Alumina, Beta-Glucan, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyquaternium-51, Squalane, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Maltodextrin, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Cholesteryl Macadamiate, Palmitic Acid, Guaiazulene, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
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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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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 ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.
Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.
One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.
Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidWater. 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