What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
CI 77004
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetearyl Olivate
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Isohexadecane
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate
BufferingCymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentDisodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, CI 77004, Hydrogenated Polydecene, CI 77891, Palmitic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Propanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Isohexadecane, Hydroxyacetophenone, CI 77492, CI 77288, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polysorbate 80, Hydroxyethylcellulose, CI 77499, Aluminum Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, Myristic Acid, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Charcoal Powder, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sodium Phosphate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Propolis Extract, Asiaticoside, Citric Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Bentonite
Absorbent
Betaine
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Silica
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Cellulose
Absorbent
Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Calamine
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChlorella Vulgaris Powder
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Illite
Abrasive
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentManicouagan Clay
AbsorbentCanadian Colloidal Clay
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hectorite
AbsorbentHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Kaolin, Dipropylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Bentonite, Betaine, Alcohol Denat., Silica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Coco-Glucoside, Cellulose, Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Calamine, Xanthan Gum, Chlorella Vulgaris Powder, Gluconolactone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Illite, Montmorillonite, Manicouagan Clay, Canadian Colloidal Clay, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hectorite, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin
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
Centella 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 ExtractEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is hyaluronic acid (HA) that is broken down into lower molecular weight fragments.
It's a humectant that pulls and holds water in the skin to help with hydration, plumpness, and reduce transepidermal water loss.
Because hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid is smaller in size, it can slip past your outermost layer of skin more easily than full-sized HA.
Most formulations will combine all sizes to get the best of both worlds.
Typical usage levels range from 0.01-1%. Any percentage higher than 2% might become goopy and tacky.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
Though naturally occuring in Norwegian spruce needles, this ingredient is usually synthetically created.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing. Recent research also suggests it may have skin-brightening effects through tyrosinase inhibition.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenoneSodium 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!
Learn more about Water
