What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Cellulose
Absorbent
Citrus Aurantium Sinensis Fiber
Emulsion StabilisingCoffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract
MaskingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Extract
CleansingRice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicNiacinamide
Smoothing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Panax Ginseng Extract
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Citrata Herb Oil
Perfuming
Lonicera Caprifolium Extract
AstringentAcetum
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Sodium Cocoate, Glycerin, Cellulose, Citrus Aurantium Sinensis Fiber, Coffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract, Caffeine, Mentha Piperita Extract, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Biotin, Niacinamide, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower, Mentha Citrata Herb Oil, Lonicera Caprifolium Extract, Acetum, Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingDisodium 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
Emollient
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicTocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialUrtica Dioica Extract
AstringentZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate, Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Biotin, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Urtica Dioica Extract, Zinc Gluconate, Caffeine, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Adenosine, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactic Acid, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the filtered, stabilized liquid pressed from the inner gel of the aloe vera leaf.
In cosmetics, it shows up as either soothing active or a water-replacement base. It is roughly 98-99% water and the last 1-2% is an interesting mix of polysaccharides, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes.
The polysaccharides do most of the work: they bind water at the skin surface for a light, non-greasy hydration boost. And one of the polysaccharides, glycomannan, is linked to fibroblast stimulation + collagen synthesis. This is also why aloe has such a long track record in wound and burn healing.
This ingredient is also calming with anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity, making it a great pick for sensitive, irritated, or post-sun skin.
Realistic expectations matter though; the solid evidence is mostly limited to hydration, soothing, and wound support. Deeper claims about anti-aging or sun protection are not well backed, and science reviews note it does not prevent radiation-induced skin injury.
Because it plays well with almost everything, it's commonly used as a base alongside other actives like niacinamide or vitamin C.
Typical usage concentrations range from 0.5% (where hydration benefits already show up) all the way to 90%+ (where it replaces water as the main base).
The safety for this ingredient is well-establish as well. Overall, this is a great supporting ingredient for those who want a boost in hydration.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceBiotin is a B vitamin that is naturally produced by our bodies. It is also called Vitamin H.
Our bodies use biotin in the metabolism process. It also helps our bodies use enzymes and move nutrients around. A biotin deficiency can lead to brittle hair and nails.
More research is needed on applying biotin topically. However, taking biotin orally has been shown to help nourish the skin, hair, and nails. They play a role in forming skin-hydrating fatty acids.
Biotin is water-soluble. It can be found in foods such as fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, and meat. Vitamin H stands for "haar" and "haut". These are the German words for hair and skin.
Learn more about BiotinCaffeine is a naturally occurring plant compound found in coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa pods, and guarana.
As an antioxidant, caffeine protects your skin from free radical damage caused by UV exposure and envionrmnetal stressors.
Early research also shows that caffeine can help calm redness, soothe irritated skin, and support hair growth by stimulating microcirculation in the scalp.
You might have seen eye creams marketing caffeine as a depuffing ingredient. This is because it is a vasoconstrictor meaning it can temporarily constrict blood vessels, though clinical evidence for this specific use is still limited.
Most skincare products contain this ingredient at concentrations between 1-6%. It is able to penetrate skin easily regardless of skin type or thickness.
Just so you know, a very small number of case reports describe caffeine-induced allergy. This ingredient is generally well-tolerated, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing for the majority of people.
Learn more about CaffeineGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about Glycerin
