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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Meristem Cell Culture
AntioxidantResveratrol
AntioxidantUbiquinone
AntioxidantPapain
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingAlgae Extract
EmollientLeptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil
TonicAgave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Fruit
AstringentEthyl Vanillate
PerfumingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Juice, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Meristem Cell Culture, Resveratrol, Ubiquinone, Papain, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Algae Extract, Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rubus Idaeus Fruit, Ethyl Vanillate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingBambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
BufferingGlycolic Acid
BufferingPumice
AbrasiveMandelic Acid
AntimicrobialCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingMyristic Acid
CleansingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingStearic Acid
CleansingSqualane
EmollientLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil Distilled
PerfumingWater, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Pumice, Mandelic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Myristic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Stearic Acid, Squalane, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil Distilled
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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.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is oil from the peel of an orange fruit.
Limonene and linalool make up the majority of oils from citrus peels. Limonene has a "citrus" fragrance. Citrus peels also contain flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
Citrus peel is also a rich source of flavonoids. Flavonoids are natural antioxidants and help protect your skin against damage. Flavonoids are a group of compounds naturally found in vegetables and fruits.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinPhenethyl Alcohol is a colorless and aromatic alohol. It is naturally occuring in essential oils.
The scent of this ingredient is floral and often compared to rose.
Like other alcohols, this ingredient helps prevent the growth of bacteria. However, its main purpose is to impact a fragrance.
Learn more about Phenethyl AlcoholWater. 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