What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether
SolventDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Babassuamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyester-11
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingSqualane
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPalmitoyl Glycine
Cleansing
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Malus Domestica Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Stellaria Media Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSerine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Theanine
Emollient
Alanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningMilk Lipids
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Benzyl Glycol
SolventProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningGlutathione
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Histidine
Humectant
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Decyl Glucoside, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Acrylates Copolymer, Babassuamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyester-11, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycine Soja Protein, Squalane, Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hexylene Glycol, Palmitoyl Glycine, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Ectoin, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Stellaria Media Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Glycine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Theanine, Alanine, Lysine, Milk Lipids, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Benzyl Glycol, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Glutathione, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Allantoin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Panthenol, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Cholesterol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Hyaluronic Acid, Raspberry Ketone
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Malus Domestica Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningFicus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
MaskingAcacia Concinna Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingSaponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCharcoal Powder
Abrasive
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Polyquaternium-67
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Potassium Cocoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract, Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract, Charcoal Powder, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Polyquaternium-67
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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.
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 ExtractCarica Papaya Fruit Extract comes from the papaya fruit. Papayas were first domesticated in Mexico and Central America.
This fruit extract contains papain and chymopapain, two types of enzymes. These enzyme have exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties. One study shows papain may help reduce scarring.
Papaya is also a rich source of antioxidants. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. This may help protect against signs of aging. One antioxidant present in papayas is lycopene.
Papaya also contains Vitamin A, also known as retinol.
While papaya is used as an ingredient to help lighten skin, research is limited on this.
The seeds of papaya have been found to have anti-fungal activity.
Learn more about Carica Papaya Fruit ExtractEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinThis ingredient comes from apples. It has antioxidant, moisturizing, and skin soothing benefits.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate is an amino acid-based surfactant and cleaning agent. This ingredient can be derived from animals or plants. It may also be synthetically created from fatty acids of the coconut and glycine.
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate is a gentle surfactant. Surfactants help gather the dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away. It is a mild cleanser and naturally produces foam.
Prunus Mume extract comes from the Asian plum. This plum is AKA 'plum blossom'. Plum blossom has hydrating and antibacterial properties.
Plum Blossoms are rich in nutrients, including Vitamin A, Vitamin B, and Vitamin C.
A study from 2021 found this ingredient to inhibit melanin production. An animal study found plum blossom to help increase collagen production.
Learn more about Prunus Mume Fruit ExtractVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract comes from grapes.
Grape extract has many skin benefits. It also contains many potent antioxidants such as Vitamin E , Vitamin C, proanthocyanidins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. Antioxidants help protect skin. Proanthocyanidin have also been shown to help even out skin tone.
Grape extract also helps soothe and hydrate your skin.
Learn more about Vitis Vinifera Fruit 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!
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