What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPlacental Protein
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Styrene/Vp Copolymer
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingRutin
Antioxidant
Acetyl Tyrosine
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantWater, Placental Protein, Butylene Glycol, Yeast Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Pentylene Glycol, Styrene/Vp Copolymer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Caffeine, Xanthan Gum, Rutin, Acetyl Tyrosine, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Polyglutamate
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Caffeine, Maltodextrin, Niacinamide, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Panthenol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Allantoin, Chlorphenesin, Aminomethyl Propanol, Beta-Glucan, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyglutamate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
Aminomethyl Propanol is used to adjust the pH of products. It is also used as a base to create other organic compounds. Having a balanced pH is important for protecting your skin.
Aminomethyl propanol is safe to use in cosmetics up to 1%. It is soluble in water.
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 CaffeinePhenoxyethanol 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.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
