What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Syringa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningCarnitine
Cleansing
Trehalose
Humectant
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialFarnesol
Perfuming
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Mentha Piperita Extract
CleansingRubus Occidentalis Fruit Extract
AstringentCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
RefreshingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCupressus Sempervirens Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Coconut Alkanes, Gluconolactone, Sodium Levulinate, Niacinamide, Syringa Vulgaris Extract, Carnitine, Trehalose, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Maltodextrin, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Anisate, Farnesol, Calcium Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Extract, Rubus Occidentalis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf Extract
C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-16
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Cholecalciferol
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate, Isopropyl Myristate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Niacinamide, Ceramide NP, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-16, Cholesterol, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide EOP, Allantoin, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Cholecalciferol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Beta-Glucan
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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.
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 ExtractThis ingredient is a lightweight 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. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCarbomer is a high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
