What's inside
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-8 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantErgothioneine
Antioxidant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingHydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
PEG-100 Stearate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Alcohol, Alcohol Denat., C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Carnosine, Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract, Cetyl Palmitate, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Ergothioneine, Ferulic Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Parfum, PEG-100 Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Resveratrol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium PCA, Xanthan Gum, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ketoglutaric Acid
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningNatto Gum
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Theanine
Emollient
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
PEG-8
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Potassium Hydroxide
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Ketoglutaric Acid, Saccharomyces Ferment, Glycolipids, Natto Gum, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Theanine, Glycereth-26, Adenosine, Carbomer, Caffeine, Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, PEG-8, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Potassium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 ExtractCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolGlycerin 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate is created from fermenting Saccharomyces, a yeast also known as baker's yeast or brewer's yeast.
As a humectant, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate helps draw moisture from the air to your skin to keep your skin hydrated. The humectant properties comes from its beta-glucan content.
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 Water
