What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMenthol
Masking
Dextrin
AbsorbentPropanediol
Solvent
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate
HumectantGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Viola Odorata Leaf Extract
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Humulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Alcohol Denat., Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Menthol, Dextrin, Propanediol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mentha Piperita Oil, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Butylene Glycol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Biotin, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Betaine
Cleansing
Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingPolyquaternium-10
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Menthol
Masking
PPG-3 Myristyl Ether
EmollientRehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Nobilis Peel Extract
Masking
Pentasodium Pentetate
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Mentha Arvensis Extract
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Biota Orientalis Leaf Extract
HumectantAcorus Calamus Root Extract
Perfuming
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthium Strumarium Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingPeat Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentRibes Nigrum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Nigella Sativa Seed Extract
Perfuming
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Coco-Betaine, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Polyquaternium-10, Caprylyl Glycol, Menthol, PPG-3 Myristyl Ether, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract, Pentasodium Pentetate, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Butylene Glycol, Mentha Arvensis Extract, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Biota Orientalis Leaf Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Xanthium Strumarium Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Peat Water, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Nigella Sativa Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Propolis 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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinThis ingredient is the essential oil from the leaves of cornmint. It is one of the richest natural sources of menthol on our planet (about 70-78%).
In cosmetics, this ingredient mostly works as a fragrance and/or masking agent used to cover up unpleasant smells of other ingredients.
The "cooling" sensation from mint isn't a real temperature change; menthol actives a nerve receptor in skin that gets triggered by cold. Your brain essentially gets a "cool" signal from it.
Just so you know, allergic contact dermatitis to menthol is documented in literature (but it's kind of uncommon). This is why the percentages allowed in leave-on products are quite low (0.2%). Be sure to patch test if you have sensitive skin.
Though this ingredient is not listed as an EU allergen, it's cousins (Mentha Piperita Oil, menthol and Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil) are.
Due to the high Menthol content of this ingredient, brands are required to label "menthol" as a separate ingredient on the list. The EU regulation labels the allergenic substance, not just the source ingredient, so the menthol carried in this ingredient still has to be declared.
Learn more about Mentha Arvensis Leaf OilMenthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about MentholWater. 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 Water
