What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantUrea
BufferingSqualane
EmollientSodium PCA
HumectantDiheptyl Succinate
EmollientSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientAnthemis Nobilis Flower Water
MaskingRetinol
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientC20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
HumectantPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientC20-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
BufferingArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingBenzoic Acid
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningT-Butyl Alcohol
PerfumingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Urea, Squalane, Sodium PCA, Diheptyl Succinate, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Citrate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Retinol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, Butylene Glycol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Behenyl Alcohol, C20-22 Alcohols, Citric Acid, Arachidyl Glucoside, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Dehydroacetic Acid, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, T-Butyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventXylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMagnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCopper Gluconate
Skin ConditioningC15-19 Alkane
SolventMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantCaffeine
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingAlaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingParfum
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantWater, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, C15-19 Alkane, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Caffeine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Hyaluronic Acid
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 ExtractThis ingredient is an 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.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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