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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-9
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-11
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningSoluble Proteoglycan
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantPropanediol
SolventAllantoin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Water, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-9, Hexapeptide-11, Copper Tripeptide-1, Soluble Proteoglycan, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Betaine, Propanediol, Allantoin, Adenosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientSucrose Laurate
EmollientSqualane
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingGanoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveGlycerin
HumectantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialBisabolol
MaskingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Silicon
AbrasiveWater
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingCitric Acid
BufferingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Sucrose Laurate, Squalane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Beta-Glucan, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Bisabolol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Tocopherol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Silicon, Water, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin
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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.
Camellia 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 ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.
Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum