What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingPEG-90m
Emulsion StabilisingRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Honey
Humectant
Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract
MaskingGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentLigustrum Japonicum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAcanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Berry Extract
Skin Conditioning
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycereth-26, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Betaine, Dimethicone, Triethanolamine, PEG-90m, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Honey, Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Ligustrum Japonicum Fruit Extract, Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Copper Tripeptide-1, Adenosine, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Diethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Citral
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Coumarin
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Bakuchiol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caramel, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 60, Potassium Hydroxide, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Benzoic Acid, Benzyl Benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Citral, Citric Acid, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Pentylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, CI 17200
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 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 ExtractCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Parfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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 Water
