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Ingredients Side-by-side
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Phytate
Tromethamine
BufferingPlumeria Alba Flower Oil
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Hypochlorous Acid
Antiseborrhoeic
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Carbomer, Sodium Phytate, Tromethamine, Plumeria Alba Flower Oil, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Hypochlorous Acid, Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Allantoin, Caffeine, Tocopherol, Glycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate/Hema Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
PEG-100 Stearate
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingTorreya Nucifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantZea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentMannitol
Humectant
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantSucrose
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 60, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate/Hema Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Stearate, Salicylic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyacrylamide, Chondrus Crispus Extract, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Parfum, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Torreya Nucifera Seed Oil, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Zea Mays Starch, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Mannitol, Laureth-7, Disodium EDTA, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, CI 77288, Sucrose, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
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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
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCamellia 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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
