What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Catechins
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Oxidized Glutathione
EmollientGlycine Soja Germ Extract
EmollientIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Acetic Acid
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Propyl Methacrylate
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Max Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Steareth-20
CleansingN-Hydroxysuccinimide
Skin ConditioningCis-Dihydrocarvone
Perfuming
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Caffeine, Maltodextrin, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Catechins, Hyaluronic Acid, Oxidized Glutathione, Glycine Soja Germ Extract, Isopropyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Lactic Acid, Acetic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Propyl Methacrylate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Glycine Max Polypeptide, Steareth-20, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Cis-Dihydrocarvone, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Niacinamide, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethiconol
Emollient
Escin
TonicMentha Piperita Extract
CleansingMica
Cosmetic Colorant
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingFish Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Caffeine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, CI 77891, Dimethiconol, Escin, Mentha Piperita Extract, Mica, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Fish Oil, Ceramide AP
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineGlycerin 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.
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 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
