This calming moisturizer is formulated around Zinc Oxide and Centella Asiatica Extract to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier.
This calming serum is formulated around Azelaic Acid and Panthenol to calm redness and clear breakouts.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion StabilisingC30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Squalane
EmollientMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientStearyl Dimethicone
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingDimethicone
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantDecylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingOctadecene
SolventTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantMethylpropanediol
SolventCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTotarol
AntioxidantPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCordyceps Sinensis Extract
AntioxidantCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingMadecassoside
AntioxidantWater, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Zinc Oxide, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Glycerin, Synthetic Beeswax, C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Squalane, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearyl Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Decylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Octadecene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Methylpropanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Totarol, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Madecassoside
Water
Skin ConditioningAzelaic Acid
BufferingPropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
HumectantChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantSaccharum Officinarum Extract
Moisturising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantFructooligosaccharides
HumectantFructose
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
HumectantTromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
AntioxidantBetaine
HumectantZinc PCA
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantHyaluronic Acid/Polyisopropylacrylamide Copolymer
HumectantCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningWater, Azelaic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, Sorbitol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Betaine, Zinc PCA, Dipropylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid/Polyisopropylacrylamide Copolymer, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP
Reviews
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
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinWater. 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