What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-34
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Inositol
Humectant
Sarcosine
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicMelatonin
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-3 Betainate Acetate
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Olivate
EmulsifyingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Betaine, Glycerin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Copper Tripeptide-34, Ceramide NP, Phytosterols, Caffeine, Inositol, Sarcosine, Biotin, Melatonin, Polyglyceryl-3 Betainate Acetate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Potassium Olivate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
Masking
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicSerenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Dextran
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Water, Propylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Caffeine, Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water, Biotin, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Phospholipids, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Allantoin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Expressed, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Arginine, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Dextran, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sorbic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Biotin 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 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 GlycerinPotassium 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 SorbateRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is oil expressed from the leaves of the rosemary plant.
Rosemary Leaf Oil is a fragrance and helps give your product a scent. If you are sensitive to irritating fragrances, this one contains camphor. Camphor has been found to irritate skin.
This oil also contains antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. As an antioxidant, it may protect you skin against damage. This can help slow down the signs of aging.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilWe don't have a description for Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract yet.
Water. 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
