What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Sodium Polyacrylate Starch
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Morus Indica Leaf Extract
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantMorinda Citrifolia Flower Extract
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningActinidia Deliciosa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Abelmoschus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMorinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Fruit Water
HumectantSpinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMenthol
Masking
Menthyl Lactate
Masking
Vigna Radiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Pentylene Glycol, Silica, Cyclomethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Water, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Butylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Citrate, Tranexamic Acid, Phenyl Trimethicone, Morus Indica Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Adenosine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Dipropylene Glycol, Morinda Citrifolia Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Sodium Phytate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Beta-Glucan, Persea Gratissima Oil, Propanediol, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Actinidia Deliciosa Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Abelmoschus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Water, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Menthol, Menthyl Lactate, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingMentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentPinus Sylvestris Bud Extract
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTilia Vulgaris Flower Extract
SoothingSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Extract
Masking
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
Skin ConditioningCentaurea Cyanus Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Phyllostachys Bambusoides Juice
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Bud Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Tilia Vulgaris Flower Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Phyllostachys Bambusoides Juice, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Soluble Collagen, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Squalane, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polysorbate 20, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Polysorbate 60, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene
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 GlycolCyclomethicone is a class of silicones used to improve the texture of products.
Their cyclic or circular structure decreases stability. This causes quick evaporation when applied to skin. Cyclomethicones are often used as a carrier for other ingredients. Once it evaporates, it leaves a silky barrier on the skin.
The most popular types of cyclomethicones include D5 and D6.
Learn more about CyclomethiconeThis ingredient is a silicone elastomer that works as a texture enhancer, adds a silky slip, and also helps absorb excess oil.
Because it's a large macromolecule that's insoluble in water and chemically inert, it's not expected to penetrate or be absorbed into skin.
Human patch tests with a facial lotion containing 1% of this ingredient found no sensitization.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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
