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What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningTrisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Polydecene
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Algae Extract
EmollientBrassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Medicago Sativa Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
Abrasive
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCopper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantMagnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Succinate
Antioxidant
Niacin
SmoothingSesamum Indicum Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Algin
Sea Salt
Abrasive
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningSigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialMagnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningCrithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningCommiphora Mukul Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Molasses Extract
Skin ConditioningSucrose
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Coumarin
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, Trisiloxane, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polydecene, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Algae Extract, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Oxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Medicago Sativa Seed Powder, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Hydrolyzed Algin, Sea Salt, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Yeast Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Molasses Extract, Sucrose, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Glucosamine, Caffeine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Alcohol Denat., Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Amyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Limonene, Citral, Benzyl Benzoate, Coumarin, Citronellol, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, CI 19140, CI 15985
Water
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
PEG-75
HumectantBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Cola Acuminata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Algin
Pantethine
EmollientCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Tripeptide-32
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Rna
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Antioxidant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Oleth-3 Phosphate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Oleth-3
Emulsifying
Oleth-5
Emulsifying
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningCholeth-24
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceteth-24
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingTrisodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Methyl Gluceth-20, PEG-75, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Cola Acuminata Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Algin, Pantethine, Caffeine, Lecithin, Tripeptide-32, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Rna, Bisabolol, Glycereth-26, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Oleth-3, Oleth-5, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Yeast Extract, Choleth-24, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceteth-24, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Hexylene Glycol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Trisodium EDTA, BHT, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, CI 14700, CI 19140
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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.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTButylene 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 GlycolCaffeine 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 CaffeineCI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140This ingredient is made from brown seaweed and is often used to improve the texture of products.
According to a manufacturer, this is a lightweight ingredient and a smaller form of algin. This allows it to be easily mixed with water and improve the spreadability of products.
It also has conditioning properties that mostly sits on the surface of skin as an emollient. Some lab research has explored it in anti-aging formulas, but the results were modest.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed AlginPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 PropanediolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterYeast extract is a silky, clear liquid derived from yeast (usually Saccharomyces cerevisiae or Torula yeast).
This ingredient has plenty of skin benefits:
Bioferments of yeast and soy have been found to reduce hyperpigmentation at low levels.
Due to its fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Yeast Extract
