What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantBetaine
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPolyglycerin-3
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMadecassoside
AntioxidantCentella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialArtemisia Capillaris Extract
Tocopherol
AntioxidantAcrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
AntioxidantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Polyglycerin-3, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Carbomer, Madecassoside, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Tocopherol, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide NP
Water
Skin ConditioningGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingHamamelis Virginiana Extract
AntiseborrhoeicSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantLactic Acid
BufferingSea Water
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCitric Acid
BufferingMalic Acid
BufferingRosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentIllicium Verum Fruit Extract
PerfumingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingWater, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Sea Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Potassium Hydroxide, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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 ExtractWater. 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