What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsobutane
Propane
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract
EmollientCitrus Junos Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Cyperus Esculentus Root Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Insititia Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-4
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Oleth-20
CleansingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyquaternium-11
Parfum
Masking
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetrimonium Bromide
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSilicone Quaternium-3
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Water, Isobutane, Propane, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Citrus Junos Seed Extract, Cyperus Esculentus Root Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Prunus Insititia Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Pvp, Polyquaternium-4, Laureth-4, Oleth-20, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-11, Parfum, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Bromide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silicone Quaternium-3, Trideceth-12, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, BHT, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Water
Skin ConditioningPropane
Butane
Isobutane
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-4
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingC12-16 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxymethylglycinate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Water, Propane, Butane, Isobutane, Polysorbate 20, Polyquaternium-4, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrolyzed Silk, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone, C11-15 Pareth-7, C12-16 Pareth-9, Trideceth-12, Glycerin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (tea extract) is one of the most well-researched plant extracts in skincare with an impressive resume.
Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from the Camellia Sinensis plant.
Studies show green tea extract and its catechins (like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)) help your skin cells product energy more efficiently and reducing the number of free-radicals that can damage your skin from the inside.
In lab-grown skin models, this translated to younger, healthier, and stronger skin.
There's also good sun protection data; researchers saw less DNA damage and redness on human skin when green tea was applied before UVB exposure. And the more they applied, the better the protection.
Needless to say, this ingredient shouldn't replace your sunscreen. But it is a great supportive ingredient that you can already find in many sunscreens and antioxidant serums.
A 2009 study found a 2% green tea lotion was effective for mild-to-moderate acne thanks to its anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity.
The quality of the extract matters a lot here:
Good extracts contain 50-90% catechins while lower quality ones are mostly there for marketing. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the quality or source of their ingredients.
Human Repeated Insult Patch Testing showed no irritation or sensitization at use concentrations (0.86% in leave-on products and up to 30% as leaf water).
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinThis ingredient is a low-molecular weight gas using as a propellant in foams, sprays, and mousses.
It is not intended to interact with skin in a meaningful way as it evaporates almost immediately after dispensing and only leaving behind the actual product formula.
If it does somehow make it onto your skin, it is chemically inert and does not penetrate or get absorbed into skin. Safety assessments note that adverse skin reactions to this ingredient are uncommon.
Learn more about IsobutaneParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
We don't have a description for Polyquaternium-4 yet.
Propane is a gas derived from petroleum and natural gas. In cosmetics, its only used as an aerosol propellant (it pushes your product out of the can when you press the nozzle).
That's why you'll find it in hair sprays, dry shampoos, deodorants, mousses, shaving foams, and sunscreen sprays.
It is volatile, meaning it only remains on skin for less than 10 seconds before evaporating. It doesn't really linger long enough on skin to act as a skincare ingredient in any meaningful way.
Hairspray concentrations are between 6-17%.
The CIR Expert Panel concluded it to be safe as a cosmetic ingredient under present concentration and usage.
Learn more about PropaneTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWe don't have a description for Trideceth-12 yet.
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 Water
