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Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCorn Starch Modified
AbsorbentIlex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
MaskingWater, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Corn Starch Modified, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Caffeine, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Rice Branate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate-13
Isododecane
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Polyisobutene
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCandelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate
Emulsifying
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Actinidia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingWater, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Rice Branate, Glycerin, Coconut Alkanes, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Cetyl Phosphate, Polyacrylate-13, Isododecane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Polyisobutene, Mica, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, CI 77891, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Cetyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Punica Granatum Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 20, CI 77491, Sorbitan Isostearate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Caffeine, Tocopherol, Actinidia Chinensis Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
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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.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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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