What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPalmitic Acid
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialMyristic Acid
CleansingHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Panthenol
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingBrassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientCholesterol
EmollientPhytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningTbhq
AntioxidantPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate
Silica
AbrasiveButylene Glycol
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningSh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin ConditioningSh-Polypeptide-1
Skin ConditioningSh-Polypeptide-11
Sh-Polypeptide-16
Skin ProtectingSh-Polypeptide-22
Skin ConditioningSh-Polypeptide-3
Skin ConditioningSh-Polypeptide-62
AntioxidantSh-Polypeptide-9
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMadecassoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Myristic Acid, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Cholesterol, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Tbhq, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Ceramide Ns, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide EOP, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Sh-Polypeptide-16, Sh-Polypeptide-22, Sh-Polypeptide-3, Sh-Polypeptide-62, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propolis Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantDiethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventSqualane
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingDimethicone
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Milk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBisabolol
MaskingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingAsiaticoside
AntioxidantWater, Butylene Glycol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Squalane, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Dimethicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cyanocobalamin, Lactobacillus/Milk Ferment Filtrate, Pentylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Bisabolol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Ceramide Ns, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Asiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Asiaticoside is an antioxidant and helps with wound healing. It has been shown to increase antioxidant activity during the wound healing process.
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 ExtractCeramide NS is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramide NG,Ceramide NS,1,3-Hexadecanediol, 2-Hexadecanamide,Palmitoyl-C16-Dihydrosphingosine,1-Stearoyl-C18-Sphingosine
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water