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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningChenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
AntioxidantFerulic Acid
AntimicrobialSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCaffeine
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantPalmitoyl Tripeptide-37
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRosa Damascena Flower Extract
MaskingCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
BufferingSodium PCA
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantButylene Glycol
HumectantOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Ferulic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caffeine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-37, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Oryza Sativa Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCocoglycerides
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCeteareth-6 Olivate
EmulsifyingDiethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin ConditioningKaolin
AbrasiveBentonite
AbsorbentHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningCurcumin
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantNiacinamide
SmoothingGlycerin
HumectantMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
HumectantMica
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingJojoba Esters
EmollientSodium Phytate
Alumina
AbrasiveAsparagopsis Armata Extract
Skin ProtectingCaffeine
Skin ConditioningSilica
AbrasiveAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Reticulata Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingCitrus Reticulata Leaf Oil
MaskingBenzyl Acetate
MaskingGeraniol
PerfumingLavandula Hybrida Oil
EmollientCitral
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingDecanal
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Flower Oil
PerfumingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeTin Oxide
AbrasiveIron Oxides
C13-16 Isoparaffin
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Coco-Caprylate, Titanium Dioxide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cocoglycerides, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceteareth-6 Olivate, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Kaolin, Bentonite, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Triheptanoin, Curcumin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Panthenol, Sorbitol, Mica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Phytate, Alumina, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Caffeine, Silica, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil, Benzyl Acetate, Geraniol, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Citral, Linalool, Decanal, Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Tin Oxide, Iron Oxides, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium 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 HyaluronateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum