What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Sodium Chloride 36%
MaskingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
Potassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Citrata Leaf Extract
Astringent
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningFreesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract
AntimicrobialButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride 36%, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Betaine, Potassium Cocoate, Coco-Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Mentha Citrata Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Menthol
Masking
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
PEG-45m
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Amodimethicone
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Lactose
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Benzophenone-5
UV Absorber
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Cellulose
Absorbent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingJojoba Esters
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Ultramarines
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Paraffinum Liquidum, Menthol, Steartrimonium Chloride, PEG-45m, Hydroxyacetophenone, Amodimethicone, Dimethiconol, Betaine, Lactose, Disodium EDTA, Benzophenone-5, Trideceth-12, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cellulose, Citric Acid, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Piroctone Olamine, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Jojoba Esters, CI 77491, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ultramarines, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Silk, Polyglutamic Acid, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, CI 15985, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 ExtractParfum 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 Parfum
