What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningIsostearyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysilicone-11
Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMorus Bombycis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Lactis Proteinum
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cholesterol
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Pyridoxine Dipalmitate
Skin ConditioningSucrose
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Petrolatum
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSodium Chloride
MaskingQuaternium-90 Bentonite
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iron Oxides
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Isostearyl Palmitate, Polyethylene, Butylene Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Morus Bombycis Root Extract, Caffeine, Phytosphingosine, Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Lactis Proteinum, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cholesterol, Linoleic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Pyridoxine Dipalmitate, Sucrose, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Laurate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Propylene Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
C15-19 Alkane
SolventCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
C13-14 Alkane
SolventLitchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Bran Extract
Abrasive
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingPseudoalteromonas Exopolysaccharides
Skin ConditioningCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Malus Sylvestris Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Extract
Perfuming
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Clementina Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Tangerina Peel Extract
AstringentCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Grandis Peel Extract
Astringent
Citrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Mentha Viridis Extract
MaskingQuartz
Abrasive
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Glycerin, C15-19 Alkane, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Olivate, C13-14 Alkane, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Glycine Soja Sterols, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Allantoin, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Sodium PCA, Plankton Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Pseudoalteromonas Exopolysaccharides, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Malus Sylvestris Flower Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Citrus Clementina Fruit Extract, Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Mentha Viridis Extract, Quartz, Sodium Salicylate, Sodium Lactate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sorbitan Olivate, Maltodextrin, Glycol Distearate, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate
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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.
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 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 GlycerinLinoleic Acid is also known as Vitamin F. It is a fatty acid with emollient and skin conditioning properties. Our top layer of skin, or epidermis, contains high amounts of linoleic acid naturally.
Your body uses linoleic acid to build ceramides and prostaglandins. Ceramides keep your skin's barrier hydrated and strong while prosaglandins help control inflammation and healing. Needless to say, linoleic acid is crucial for having a strong skin barrier.
One study found applying linoleic acid rich sunflower oil to be more effective at repairing the skin barrier than oleic rich olive oil.
Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid, meaning our bodies cannot create it on its own. We need to get linoleic acid through foods such as nuts and vegetable oils.
Acne-prone skin tends to have linoleic acid and high levels of oleic acid.
Linoleic acid can also help treat acne by softening sebum to prevent clogged pores. Another study found using 2.5% linoleic acid gel for 4 weeks showed a 25% reduction in small comedones.
This ingredient can also help lighten hyperpigmentation or sun spots by disrupting the melanin production process. It also helps your skin shed melanin pigment from your skin caused by UV exposure.
Due to its role in the production of the fatty acid prostaglandin, linoleic acid can also help reduce inflammation and support wound healing.
Linoleic acid is not always fungal-acne safe; it may trigger flare-ups in sensitive individuals.
Learn more about Linoleic AcidWater. 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!
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