Bonajour Green Tea Water Bomb Versus Miguhara Green Tea Calming Essence Cream Origin
Updated on July 01, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Bonajour Green Tea Water Bomb 38 ingredients
Miguhara Green Tea Calming Essence Cream Origin 19 ingredients
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Bonajour Green Tea Water Bomb 38 ingredients
Miguhara Green Tea Calming Essence Cream Origin 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Squalane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-7
Antiseborrhoeic
Sh-Decapeptide-7
Antioxidant
Sh-Octapeptide-4
Antioxidant
Sh-Oligopeptide-9
Humectant
Sh-Pentapeptide-19
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Propanediol
SolventCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingDicaprylyl Ether
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Dilaurate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Squalane, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglutamic Acid, Copper Tripeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-7, Sh-Decapeptide-7, Sh-Octapeptide-4, Sh-Oligopeptide-9, Sh-Pentapeptide-19, Glyceryl Stearate, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Adenosine, Carbomer, Arginine, Disodium EDTA, Propanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Dilaurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingYeast Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Coconut Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Bacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Mel Extract
MoisturisingGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingWater, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Yeast Ferment Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Bacillus Ferment, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Allantoin, Mel Extract, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Lecithin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 WaterButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinAllantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol1,2-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
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Bonajour Green Tea Water Bomb 38 ingredients
Miguhara Green Tea Calming Essence Cream Origin 19 ingredients
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Bonajour Green Tea Water Bomb 38 ingredients
Can feel a little sticky on the face at times but seems to do great at moisturizing and calming my face! never had an issue with sensitivity with this product
