What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Nilscurf
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Piperine
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Cinnamal
Perfuming
Bacopa Monnieri Extract
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Redensyl
Baicalin
Antioxidant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Keratin
Skin ConditioningPalmeth-2
EmulsifyingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
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 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 EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
