What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSucrose
Humectant
Coffea Arabica Seed Powder
Abrasive
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Cellulose Acetate
Diglycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Quartz
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin, Water, Sucrose, Coffea Arabica Seed Powder, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Cellulose Acetate, Diglycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Quartz, Tocopherol, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Flower Water
Skin ConditioningCellulose
AbsorbentMethylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water, Prunus Mume Flower Water, Cellulose, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Sorbitol, Disodium EDTA, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol
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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
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 GlycolCamellia 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 ExtractCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolWater. 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!
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