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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Coxir Green Tea Clear Emulsion versus Coxir Tea Tree Pore & Sebum Emulsion .

Published on November 17, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe emulsions. They have a total of 21 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, 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, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

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Emulsion South Korean Brand South Korea
Emulsion South Korean Brand South Korea

Emulsion

A lighter version of moisturizer, usually with a gel-consistency.

Emulsion

A lighter version of moisturizer, usually with a gel-consistency.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Water • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Saccharide Isomerate • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Propylene Glycol • Volcanic Rock • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Carbomer • Triethanolamine • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract • Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract • Paullinia Cupana Fruit Extract • Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract • Allantoin • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil • Dimethicone • Isononyl Isononanoate • Panthenol • Betaine • Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Disodium EDTA • Glycereth-26 • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract • 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 • Elsholtzia Splendens Extract • Saururus Chinensis Extract • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Ecklonia Cava Extract • Hyssopus Officinalis Extract • Buddleja Davidii Extract • Aloe Vera Callus Extract • Phaseolus Radiatus Meristem Cell Culture Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Parfum

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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Coxir Green Tea Clear Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 1.

Coxir Tea Tree Pore & Sebum Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene 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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Coxir Green Tea Clear Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 2.

Coxir Tea Tree Pore & Sebum Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

Coxir Green Tea Clear Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 7.

Coxir Tea Tree Pore & Sebum Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.

You may know Aloe to be a good sunburn reliever and inflammation reducer. This is because it contains many components that are known to help reduce irritation and itchiness. These include vitamins, amino acids, polysaccharides, and more. The high water content of aloe also helps give a cooling effect.

Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

The aloe plant is naturally abundant in polysaccharides, a carbohydrate made of sugar molecules. Polysaccharides help hydrate your skin by mimicking your skin's natural carbohydrates.

As it is easily absorbed by the skin, aloe is a great moisturizer. It is both a humectant and emollient. Emollients help trap moisture in your skin, keeping your skin soft. Humectants draw water from the air to your skin.

Other components of aloe include sugars such as monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.

Aloe does not protect against UV rays, despite it soothing sunburns.

There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.

Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Coxir Green Tea Clear Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 12.

Coxir Tea Tree Pore & Sebum Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 12.

5
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.

Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.

In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.

Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.

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Coxir Green Tea Clear Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 16.

Coxir Tea Tree Pore & Sebum Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 23.

6
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Coxir Green Tea Clear Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 18.

Coxir Tea Tree Pore & Sebum Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 28.

7
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.

The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.

As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

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Coxir Green Tea Clear Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 19.

Coxir Tea Tree Pore & Sebum Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 25.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Allantoin 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.

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Coxir Green Tea Clear Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 20.

Coxir Tea Tree Pore & Sebum Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 17.

9
What it does: Buffering, Emulsifying, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.

As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.

PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.

Learn more about Triethanolamine

Coxir Green Tea Clear Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 21.

Coxir Tea Tree Pore & Sebum Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 11.

10
What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

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.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. 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. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.

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 Extract

Coxir Green Tea Clear Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 24.

Coxir Tea Tree Pore & Sebum Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 37.

11
What it does: Emollient, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Panax Ginseng Root is a popular herb from Asia. This root contains antioxidants, favonoids, and vitamins B12 and D.

Ginseng Root helps increase skin hydration, even out texture and tone, and helps improve wrinkles.

Ginseng root helps improve blood circulation and oxygen flow. This in turn helps nourish the skin and improve wrinkles. By speeding up circulation, ginseng root can also help drain fluids.

Ginseng root contains both Vitamin D and B12. Both of these vitamins help boost collagen production in your skin. Collagen gives you skin the appearance of looking plump and firm.

Ginseng Root can also aid in decreasing inflammation.

Studies also show ginseng may help with hyperpigmentation. Ginseng disrupts the production of tyrosinase, an enzyme that starts the process of skin darkening.

Historically, people in East Asia have used ginseng as both food and medicine.

Learn more about Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Coxir Green Tea Clear Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 25.

Coxir Tea Tree Pore & Sebum Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 36.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Honey comes from bees. It is mainly made up of fructose and glucose. Honey also contains amino acids, peptides, Vitamins A, C, and E. Vitamins A, C, and E all offer numerous skin benefits.

Honey is hydrating, antibacterial, anti-aging, and skin soothing.

The humectant property of honey makes it great at helping to hydrate the skin. Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin.

Honey may help reduce the signs of aging due to its antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical molecules. If left unchecked, these molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA. Fun fact: darker honey is a antioxidant than light honey.

The antibacterial property of honey may make it effective at helping to treat acne. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.

Many people wonder if honey is vegan. It is technically a byproduct from bees. This is because honey is created from the digestive enzymes in a bee's stomach.

Remember to be kind to bees :) They are important for many ecosystems and are endangered.

Learn more about Honey

Coxir Green Tea Clear Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 26.

Coxir Tea Tree Pore & Sebum Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 38.

13
What it does: Masking, Tonic

We don't have a description for Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract.

Coxir Green Tea Clear Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 27.

Coxir Tea Tree Pore & Sebum Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 39.

14
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract.

Coxir Green Tea Clear Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 28.

Coxir Tea Tree Pore & Sebum Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 40.

15
What it does: Astringent, Humectant, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract comes from the Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap plant. This plant is native to Northeast Asia and can be found in China, Mongolia, Korea, and Siberia.

In cosmetics, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This is due to the flavonoid composition of Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract.

In Chinese traditional folk medicine, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is used to help treat lung and hypertension.

Learn more about Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Coxir Green Tea Clear Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 29.

Coxir Tea Tree Pore & Sebum Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 41.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Ligustrum Japonicum Fruit Extract.

Coxir Green Tea Clear Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 30.

Coxir Tea Tree Pore & Sebum Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 42.

17
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Coxir Green Tea Clear Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 34.

Coxir Tea Tree Pore & Sebum Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

Learn more about Disodium EDTA

Coxir Green Tea Clear Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 35.

Coxir Tea Tree Pore & Sebum Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 33.

19
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Coxir Green Tea Clear Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 41.

Coxir Tea Tree Pore & Sebum Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 51.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

Coxir Green Tea Clear Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 42.

Coxir Tea Tree Pore & Sebum Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 52.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

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 Parfum

Coxir Green Tea Clear Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 43.

Coxir Tea Tree Pore & Sebum Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 53.

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33% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
34% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
28% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

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