What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Trehalose
Humectant
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Pimpinella Anisum Extract
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosa Rugosa Flower Water
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Pearl Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycereth-26, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polysorbate 60, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl Stearate, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Trehalose, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Pimpinella Anisum Extract, Octyldodecanol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosa Rugosa Flower Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Pearl Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Caprylyl Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Jania Rubens Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingC12-14 Pareth-12
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Jania Rubens Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Adenosine, Panthenol, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Tromethamine, C12-14 Pareth-12, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA
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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
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 ExtractDisodium 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
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
