What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSchizophyllum Commune/Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root/Soybean Germ Ferment Filtrate Extract
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantCentella Asiatica Leaf
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingEctoin
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Water, Schizophyllum Commune/Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root/Soybean Germ Ferment Filtrate Extract, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Ectoin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Madecassoside
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientHydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyacrylate-13
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Polyisobutene
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDeoxyphytantriyl Palmitamide Mea
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Methyl Gluceth-20, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Oligopeptide-1, Centella Asiatica Leaf, Sodium Dna, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyacrylate-13, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propanediol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Chlorphenesin, Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Pentylene Glycol, Carbomer, Deoxyphytantriyl Palmitamide Mea, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol
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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Centella asiatica is an herb with amazing skin benefits - read more about them here.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolWater. 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
