What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cellulose
AbsorbentSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
EmollientAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingSaposhnikovia Divaricata Root Extract
AntimicrobialCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isohexadecane
EmollientSodium Salicylate
Preservative
Gastrodia Elata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAlbizia Julibrissin Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Quaternium-73
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Cellulose, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Lactobionic Acid, Citric Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Aminomethyl Propanol, Saposhnikovia Divaricata Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isohexadecane, Sodium Salicylate, Gastrodia Elata Root Extract, Albizia Julibrissin Flower Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Glycolic Acid, Quaternium-73, 1,2-Hexanediol, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningSea Water
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Gentiana Scabra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Citrate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sebacic Acid
Buffering10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningViola Yedoensis Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCeramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning1,10-Decanediol
SolventMalva Sylvestris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTaraxacum Mongolicum Extract
Antioxidant
Water, Sea Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gentiana Scabra Root Extract, Propanediol, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Ectoin, Ceramide NP, Sebacic Acid, 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid, Panthenol, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Ethylhexylglycerin, Viola Yedoensis Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide Ng, Hydroxyacetophenone, Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, 1,10-Decanediol, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Taraxacum Mongolicum Extract
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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
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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Sodium 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
