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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
CleansingAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialAcrylates Copolymer
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingButylene Glycol
HumectantMenthol
MaskingCaffeine
Skin ConditioningSodium Salicylate
PreservativePPG-3 Caprylyl Ether
SolventMentha Piperita Oil
MaskingCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyquaternium-10
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingIllicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil
MaskingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSodium Sulfite
PreservativeSodium Citrate
BufferingDextrin
AbsorbentXylitylglucoside
HumectantRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentJuniperus Virginiana Oil
MaskingAnhydroxylitol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Mannitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantMentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
MaskingMentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
MaskingSorbitol
HumectantSucrose
HumectantEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingOnsen-Sui
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningChromium Hydroxide Green
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Fructooligosaccharides
HumectantAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
MaskingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingViola Odorata Leaf Extract
MaskingLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPropanediol
SolventPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingSea Salt
AbrasiveCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPolygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Nelumbo Nucifera Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhyllostachys Bambusoides Juice
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientWater, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Alcohol Denat., Acrylates Copolymer, Lauryl Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Menthol, Caffeine, Sodium Salicylate, PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether, Mentha Piperita Oil, Cetrimonium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Hydroxide, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Citrate, Dextrin, Xylitylglucoside, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Zea Mays Starch, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Anhydroxylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Mannitol, Xylitol, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Sorbitol, Sucrose, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Onsen-Sui, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chromium Hydroxide Green, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Fructooligosaccharides, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, CI 77492, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Ascorbic Acid, CI 77891, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propanediol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Sea Salt, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Tocopherol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Nelumbo Nucifera Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Phyllostachys Bambusoides Juice, Maltodextrin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialWater
Skin ConditioningPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
CleansingLauryl Betaine
CleansingPropanediol
SolventSodium Chloride
MaskingErythritol
HumectantLauryl Glucoside
CleansingSalicylic Acid
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingOcimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantIllicium Verum Fruit Extract
PerfumingCupressus Sempervirens Oil
MaskingAbies Sibirica Oil
MaskingNiacinamide
SmoothingStyrax Benzoin Resin Extract
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantLimonene
PerfumingGlycerin
HumectantMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAmber Powder
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Isopropyl Alcohol
SolventSodium Acetate
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Water, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Lauryl Betaine, Propanediol, Sodium Chloride, Erythritol, Lauryl Glucoside, Salicylic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Arginine, Biotin, Panthenol, Caffeine, Polyquaternium-10, Caprylyl Glycol, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Butylene Glycol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Abies Sibirica Oil, Niacinamide, Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Limonene, Glycerin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Malt Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Amber Powder, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 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 CaffeineCaprylyl 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 or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTALactobacillus Ferment Lysate is a postbiotic with skin soothing properties. Postbiotics are inactive molecules produced by probiotic bacteria that provide skin benefits.
This ingredient comes from the secretion of the bacteria, Lactobacillus.
Studies show this ingredient can help calm redness and may help treat the signs of photoaging; however, the evidence is inconclusive and further studies are needed.
Lactobacillus Ferment is generally considered safe for fungal-acne prone skin. The key thing to understand is that it comes from bacteria, not yeast or fungus.
Yeast-derived ferments (like galactomyces) have been shown to activate a protein that's linked to Malassezia-related skin issues whereas lactobacillus doesn't have that problem.
Its byproducts also don't contain the types of fatty acids (C11-24 chain lengths) that Malassezia feeds on.
Learn more about Lactobacillus Ferment LysateLauryl Betaine is a cleansing ingredient. You'll most likely see it in face washes, body washes, and shampoos. It's a type of surfactant that helps water mix with oil so dirt, sweat, and sunscreen can rinse off easily.
Chemically, lauryl betaine is an amphoteric surfactant so it carries both a positive and negative charge. This helps it create a creamy foam while being less harsh than stronger detergent-type cleansers.
According to CIR, this ingredient is generally considered safe when used in cosmetics. However, like all surfactants, it can be irritating when used in high amounts of in formulas that aren't well balanced.
Learn more about Lauryl BetainePolyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.
This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.
For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.
Learn more about Polyquaternium-10Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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 PropanediolRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is oil expressed from the leaves of the rosemary plant.
Rosemary Leaf Oil is a fragrance and helps give your product a scent. If you are sensitive to irritating fragrances, this one contains camphor. Camphor has been found to irritate skin.
This oil also contains antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. As an antioxidant, it may protect you skin against damage. This can help slow down the signs of aging.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilWater. 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 WaterZingiber Officinale is more commonly known as ginger.
Ginger root has antioxidant, anti-inflammation, and antimicrobial properties.
The antioxidant properties help protect your body from free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. As a result, ginger may help slow down signs of aging such as hyperpigmentation and wrinkles.
Studies show ginger inhibits the enzyme that breaks down collagen. It also helps with:
This ingredient has no negative side-effects and is safe to use unless one has a specific allergy to it.
Ginger originates from Southeast Asia but has spread throughout the world. It is now a common spice used in many cultures.
Learn more about Zingiber Officinale Root Extract