What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Yeast Beta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRhus Semialata Extract
Skin ConditioningGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningP-Anisic Acid
MaskingAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide-10
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide-15
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Nicotinoyl Dipeptide-22
Skin Conditioning
Nicotinoyl Dipeptide-23
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Silicate
BufferingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polylysine
Water, Carbomer, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract, Yeast Beta-Glucan, Caffeine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Rhus Semialata Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, P-Anisic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Dipeptide-10, Dipeptide-15, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Nicotinoyl Dipeptide-22, Nicotinoyl Dipeptide-23, Sodium Silicate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Polylysine
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Olivine Extract
Skin ConditioningColloidal Gold
AntimicrobialPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77480
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic Colorant
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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 a naturally occurring plant compound found in coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa pods, and guarana.
As an antioxidant, caffeine protects your skin from free radical damage caused by UV exposure and envionrmnetal stressors.
Early research also shows that caffeine can help calm redness, soothe irritated skin, and support hair growth by stimulating microcirculation in the scalp.
You might have seen eye creams marketing caffeine as a depuffing ingredient. This is because it is a vasoconstrictor meaning it can temporarily constrict blood vessels, though clinical evidence for this specific use is still limited.
Most skincare products contain this ingredient at concentrations between 1-6%. It is able to penetrate skin easily regardless of skin type or thickness.
Just so you know, a very small number of case reports describe caffeine-induced allergy. This ingredient is generally well-tolerated, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing for the majority of people.
Learn more about CaffeineCarbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
Learn more about CarbomerWater. 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!
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