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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNylon-12
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantKaolin
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Methicone
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Nylon-12, Silica Silylate, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Dehydroacetic Acid, CI 77742, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77499, CI 77491, Mica, Kaolin, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Methicone, Panthenol, Ectoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propolis Extract, Asiaticoside, Ceramide NP, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Ceramide Ns, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP
Silica
Abrasive
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrus Junos Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Silica, Zinc Oxide, Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 77492, Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tocopherol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Junos Seed Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Propolis Extract, Madecassic Acid
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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
Asiatic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Studies show Asiatic Acid is able to block the pathway for skin inflammation receptors, helping to soothe skin.
As an antioxidant, asiatic acid helps protect our skin against damaging environmental factors.
Learn more about Asiatic AcidAsiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It's the reason centella-based products have a strong reputation for repairing and calming skin, along with its sibling compound Madecassoside.
Research from 2016-2025 supports its role in:
You'll usually find this in concentrations between 0.2-5%.
Learn more about AsiaticosideButylene 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 ExtractMadecassic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
It is a triterpenoid, meaning it naturally acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from environmental factors such as pollution and UV.
Studies show Madecassic Acid helps soothe the skin due to its ability to block inflammation pathways.
Learn more about Madecassic AcidMadecassoside is one of four active compounds found in Centella asiatica and is one of the main reasons Centella is so effective at calming irritated skin and supporting the moisture barrier.
There's a solid body of peer-reviewed research backing Madecassoside for several skin benefits. Studies have found:
Madecassoside pairs well with other hydrating or antioxidant ingredients like Ascorbic Acid or Hyaluronic Acid.
Learn more about MadecassosidePropolis Extract is a natural ingredient derived from propolis (also known as bee glue). Bees make propolis by mixing their saliva and beeswax with resins collected from tree buds and plants.
This ingredient is packed with bioactive compounds like flavonoids, phenolic acids, and amino acids that give it antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Research shows it can help:
It also pairs nicely with hydrating ingredients like niacinamide and ceramides.
Just so you know, Propolis Extract is recognized as a contact allergen. In patch tests done in the EU, roughly 1-6% of patients react to it. Be sure to steer clear of this ingredient if you have a known allergy to bee products.
Since it is an animal-derived product, this ingredient is not considered vegan. For vegan alternatives, check out Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate or Centella Asiatica Extract.
Learn more about Propolis ExtractSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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!
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