What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningJojoba Esters
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentMentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hexamethylindanopyran
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Larix Europaea Wood Extract
HumectantLinalyl Acetate
Masking
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Zinc Chloride
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialUrtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Panthenol, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Jojoba Esters, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Butylene Glycol, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexamethylindanopyran, Glycine, Larix Europaea Wood Extract, Linalyl Acetate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Zinc Chloride, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Pisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningPullulan
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Quercus Robur Bark Extract
AstringentLarix Europaea Wood Extract
HumectantZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tyrosine
Skin ConditioningAmaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Zinc Chloride
AntimicrobialHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingLysolecithin
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Glycine, Pisum Sativum Extract, Pullulan, Zinc Sulfate, Quercus Robur Bark Extract, Larix Europaea Wood Extract, Zinc Gluconate, Acetyl Tyrosine, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Zinc Chloride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lysolecithin, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Camellia 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 ExtractGlycerin (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 GlycerinGlycine is the smallest amino acid and a key building block of collagen. It's part if your skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF), or the water-loving molecules in your outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) that keeps everything hydrated and happy.
A study from 2022 found that an amino acid complex featuring taurine, arginine, and glycine significantly reduced skin irritation, improved redness, and accelerated the skin repair process.
Larix Europaea is a larch tree native to Europe.
It’s one of the key ingredients in Redensyl, an alternative to Minoxidil for hair growth. Redensyl works by targeting stem cells and fibroblasts from the top, inner layer of your skin.
The bark of Larix Europaea is rich in antioxidants and plant compounds such as flavonoids, spiro-polyphenols, and procyanidins.
Flavonoids are naturally occurring compounds found in many plantsand foods like tea, wine, and chocolate. They’re known for their strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Larix Europaea Wood ExtractLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPentylene 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 GlycolPolysorbate 20 is a gentle, water-soluble emulsifier and mild surfactant. It stops oil and water from separating to keep your formulas blended and stable.
It also acts as a mild penetration enhancer by helping active ingredients absorb slightly better.
The common safety discussion around this ingredient involves a manufacturing byproduct called 1,4-dioxane.
Trace amounts can form during production but the EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has concluded that levels at/below 10 ppm in finished products are safe (commercial products consistently fall within acceptable margins).
True allergic reactions are uncommon and the CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be safe as used in cosmetics.
Because it is derived from lauric acid, it may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20We don't have a description for Urtica Dioica Leaf 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterZinc chloride is a white crystalline compound. You'll most likely see it in personal care products such as mouthwashes, skincare, hair conditioners, and bath products.
