What's inside
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
MaskingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Melo Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningDiethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
CleansingIris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantVetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
MaskingWater, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Carbomer, Arginine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Disodium EDTA, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo Seed Extract, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningIsostearic Acid
CleansingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingPEG-100 Stearate
Butylene Glycol
HumectantParfum
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingMethyl Glucose Sesquistearate
EmollientCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialWater, Isostearic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 60, Tromethamine, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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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
Butylene 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 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.
Water. 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