What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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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 ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPhytic Acid
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningIngredients 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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Caffeine 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 CaffeineMaltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinWater. 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!
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