What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Cannabis Sativa Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Hydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Cholesterol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Creatine
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glabridin
BleachingOrmenis Multicaulis Oil
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Ascorbic Acid, Mica, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Silica, CI 77891, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tartaric Acid, Linoleic Acid, Hydroxyapatite, Cholesterol, Squalane, Creatine, Caffeine, Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glabridin, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, CI 77491, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylheptyl Isostearate
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Diglycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Isohexadecane
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Algae Extract
EmollientRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Dunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningDipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Medicago Sativa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Glucosamine Hcl
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Fraxinus Excelsior Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Silanetriol
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone
Antioxidant
Pantolactone
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLaureth-23
Cleansing
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Urea
Buffering
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Trideceth-6 Phosphate
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Oleth-20
CleansingSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Steareth-20
CleansingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
BHA
Antioxidant
Potassium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Methylheptyl Isostearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Alcohol, Diglycerin, Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Isohexadecane, Propanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Algae Extract, Retinol, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Dipeptide-2, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Medicago Sativa Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Bisabolol, Caffeine, Glucosamine Hcl, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Fraxinus Excelsior Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Silanetriol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Ceramide NP, Lecithin, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Dimethiconol, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Pantolactone, Sodium Lactate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Laureth-23, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Urea, Polyglycerin-3, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cetyl Palmitate, Trideceth-6 Phosphate, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Potassium Sorbate, Oleth-20, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Isostearic Acid, Steareth-20, Polysorbate 20, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, BHA, Potassium Citrate, Citric Acid, BHT, Sodium Hydroxide, Aminomethyl Propanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
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 CaffeineCamellia 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 ExtractCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate
