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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Taraxacum Officinale Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentGeranium Maculatum Extract
TonicRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBorago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Powder
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus
Masking
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCocamide Mipa
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Taraxacum Officinale Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Geranium Maculatum Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Powder, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Chondrus Crispus, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cocamide Mipa, Sodium Hydroxide, 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.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the filtered, stabilized liquid pressed from the inner gel of the aloe vera leaf.
In cosmetics, it shows up as either soothing active or a water-replacement base. It is roughly 98-99% water and the last 1-2% is an interesting mix of polysaccharides, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes.
The polysaccharides do most of the work: they bind water at the skin surface for a light, non-greasy hydration boost. And one of the polysaccharides, glycomannan, is linked to fibroblast stimulation + collagen synthesis. This is also why aloe has such a long track record in wound and burn healing.
This ingredient is also calming with anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity, making it a great pick for sensitive, irritated, or post-sun skin.
Realistic expectations matter though; the solid evidence is mostly limited to hydration, soothing, and wound support. Deeper claims about anti-aging or sun protection are not well backed, and science reviews note it does not prevent radiation-induced skin injury.
Because it plays well with almost everything, it's commonly used as a base alongside other actives like niacinamide or vitamin C.
Typical usage concentrations range from 0.5% (where hydration benefits already show up) all the way to 90%+ (where it replaces water as the main base).
The safety for this ingredient is well-establish as well. Overall, this is a great supporting ingredient for those who want a boost in hydration.
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