What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-11
Glycerin
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialColeus Forskohlii Root Extract
EmollientHelichrysum Italicum Extract
AntiseborrhoeicVoandzeia Subterranea Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Diosmine
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Laureth-12
EmulsifyingChrysin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
CI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Carbonate
BufferingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingSuccinic Acid
BufferingWater, Polysilicone-11, Glycerin, Maltodextrin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Butylene Glycol, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Caffeine, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Voandzeia Subterranea Seed Extract, Lactic Acid, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Diosmine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Laureth-12, Chrysin, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Sorbitan Oleate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, CI 77120, Sodium Carbonate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide, Propanediol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Succinic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-100 Stearate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Cetyl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Coffea Arabica Seed Oil
Masking
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingGelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingSigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin Conditioning
Asparagopsis Armata Extract
Skin ProtectingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Tribehenin
Emollient
Inulin
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingBHT
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Butylene Glycol, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Silica, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Caffeine, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Linoleic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Methyl Trimethicone, Trehalose, Tribehenin, Inulin, Sorbitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Myristyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters, Carbomer, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, BHT, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Sulfite, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77163
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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.
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 GlycolCaffeine is a naturally occurring plant compound found in coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa pods, and guarana.
As an antioxidant, caffeine protects your skin from free radical damage caused by UV exposure and envionrmnetal stressors.
Early research also shows that caffeine can help calm redness, soothe irritated skin, and support hair growth by stimulating microcirculation in the scalp.
You might have seen eye creams marketing caffeine as a depuffing ingredient. This is because it is a vasoconstrictor meaning it can temporarily constrict blood vessels, though clinical evidence for this specific use is still limited.
Most skincare products contain this ingredient at concentrations between 1-6%. It is able to penetrate skin easily regardless of skin type or thickness.
Just so you know, a very small number of case reports describe caffeine-induced allergy. This ingredient is generally well-tolerated, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing for the majority of people.
Learn more about CaffeineCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
Though naturally occuring in Norwegian spruce needles, this ingredient is usually synthetically created.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing. Recent research also suggests it may have skin-brightening effects through tyrosinase inhibition.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenonePyrus Malus Fruit Extract is extract from Apples. Apples are rich in Vitamin C, sugars, and antioxidants.
The sugar in Apples are humectants and help hydrate the skin. On top of that, apples also contain some acids, such as malic acid. These acids may have a mild exfoliating effect.
Last, the phytochemicals found in apples are strong antioxidants. These antioxidants help with anti-aging as they protect your skin cells against oxidative damage.
Learn more about Pyrus Malus Fruit ExtractSodium 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
