What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
SurfactantStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Verbena Officinalis Extract
EmollientPolyquaternium-10
Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Cupressus Sempervirens Branch/Leaf Oil
Masking
Cupressus Sempervirens Oil
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningAbies Sibirica Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetate
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Betaine, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Biotin, Panthenol, Caffeine, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Verbena Officinalis Extract, Polyquaternium-10, Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Branch/Leaf Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Abies Sibirica Oil, Limonene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Acetate, Sodium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Alcohol Denat.
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Surfactant
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Sea Salt
Abrasive
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cocamide Mea
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentIllicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentPolyquaternium-7
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Sorbitol
Humectant
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sucrose
Humectant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Chromium Hydroxide Green
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
Climbazole
Antimicrobial
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
Masking
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Viola Odorata Leaf Extract
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Nelumbo Nucifera Extract
Skin ConditioningPhyllostachys Bambusoides Juice
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Disodium EDTA
Water, Sodium Chloride, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Lauric Acid, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Sea Salt, Caffeine, Decyl Glucoside, Mentha Piperita Oil, Menthol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cocamide Mea, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Gluconolactone, Dextrin, Polyquaternium-7, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Sorbitol, Zea Mays Starch, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Sucrose, Tetrasodium EDTA, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Chromium Hydroxide Green, Sodium Salicylate, Climbazole, Salicylic Acid, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Butylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Nelumbo Nucifera Extract, Phyllostachys Bambusoides Juice, Kaolin, Disodium EDTA
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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.
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 preservatives
Caffeine 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 CaffeineEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinLactobacillus Ferment Lysate is a postbiotic with skin soothing properties. Postbiotics are inactive molecules produced by probiotic bacteria that provide skin benefits.
This ingredient comes from the secretion of the bacteria, Lactobacillus.
Studies show this ingredient can help calm redness and may help treat the signs of photoaging; however, the evidence is inconclusive and further studies are needed.
Lactobacillus Ferment is generally considered safe for fungal-acne prone skin. The key thing to understand is that it comes from bacteria, not yeast or fungus.
Yeast-derived ferments (like galactomyces) have been shown to activate a protein that's linked to Malassezia-related skin issues whereas lactobacillus doesn't have that problem.
Its byproducts also don't contain the types of fatty acids (C11-24 chain lengths) that Malassezia feeds on.
Learn more about Lactobacillus Ferment LysateRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is an essential oil also known as rosemary essential oil. In skincare, it is a skin conditioning agent and also acts as a natural fragrance that gives products a fresh/herby smell.
The oil is a mix of over 100 volatile compounds with 1,8-cineole, α-pinene, camphor, and verbenone usually leading the pack.
Lab studies credit this oil with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activity. Some research even show rosemary compounds calming acne-related inflammation.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) has concluded rosemary-derived ingredients to be safe when formulated to be nonsensitizing.
Since this is a fragrant essential oil, the main concern is for fragrance-sensitive folks.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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
