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Ingredients Side-by-side
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDextrin
AbsorbentTromethamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCyclodextrin
AbsorbentAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingXylitol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Trehalose
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Bioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Poloxamer 235
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Root Extract
Perfuming
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantTocophersolan
Antioxidant
Poloxamer 338
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Diamond Powder
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Methyl Gluceth-20, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Caffeine, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Carbomer, Dextrin, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Propanediol, Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract, Cyclodextrin, Adenosine, Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Xylitol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Trehalose, Alcohol, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Beta-Glucan, Bioflavonoids, Linalool, Poloxamer 235, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Root Extract, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Ethoxydiglycol, Tocophersolan, Poloxamer 338, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Diamond Powder, Caprylyl Glycol
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (tea extract) is one of the most well-researched plant extracts in skincare with an impressive resume.
Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from the Camellia Sinensis plant.
Studies show green tea extract and its catechins (like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)) help your skin cells product energy more efficiently and reducing the number of free-radicals that can damage your skin from the inside.
In lab-grown skin models, this translated to younger, healthier, and stronger skin.
There's also good sun protection data; researchers saw less DNA damage and redness on human skin when green tea was applied before UVB exposure. And the more they applied, the better the protection.
Needless to say, this ingredient shouldn't replace your sunscreen. But it is a great supportive ingredient that you can already find in many sunscreens and antioxidant serums.
A 2009 study found a 2% green tea lotion was effective for mild-to-moderate acne thanks to its anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity.
The quality of the extract matters a lot here:
Good extracts contain 50-90% catechins while lower quality ones are mostly there for marketing. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the quality or source of their ingredients.
Human Repeated Insult Patch Testing showed no irritation or sensitization at use concentrations (0.86% in leave-on products and up to 30% as leaf water).
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
