What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentZiziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract
HumectantPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Juice
Skin Conditioning
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingLactic Acid
Buffering
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningSecale Cereale Seed Extract
Abrasive
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCitrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Angelica Archangelica Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Juice, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lactic Acid, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Secale Cereale Seed Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Angelica Archangelica Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Oleanolic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, C12-14 Pareth-12, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Glycerin
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 ExtractCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract comes from the Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap plant. This plant is native to Northeast Asia and can be found in China, Mongolia, Korea, and Siberia.
In cosmetics, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This is due to the flavonoid composition of Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract.
In Chinese traditional folk medicine, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is used to help treat lung issues and hypertension.
Learn more about Scutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateWater. 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
