What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Betaine
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Trioleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Apium Graveolens Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAcetyl Dipeptide-3 Aminohexanoate
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Azulene
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract, Water, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tranexamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Arginine, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Sorbitan Trioleate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Sorbitan Laurate, Apium Graveolens Seed Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl Dipeptide-3 Aminohexanoate, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Azulene
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Methylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Carnitine
Cleansing
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingGlycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Lactic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Gluconolactone, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Carnitine, Salicylic Acid, Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Decylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sclerotium Gum, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolThis ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridePentylene 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
