What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPropylene Glycol
HumectantSteartrimonium Chloride
PreservativeDimethicone
EmollientParaffinum Liquidum
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingCyclomethicone
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantSnail Secretion Filtrate
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientPolyglutamic Acid
Skin ConditioningMenthol
MaskingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningRose Extract
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientPEG-45m
HumectantDimethiconol
EmollientZinc Pyrithione
AntiseborrhoeicBenzophenone-5
UV AbsorberDisodium EDTA
Benzyl Glycol
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRaspberry Ketone
MaskingCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
MaskingWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Steartrimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cyclomethicone, Glycerin, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Betaine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Polyglutamic Acid, Menthol, Ceramide NP, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Rose Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, PEG-45m, Dimethiconol, Zinc Pyrithione, Benzophenone-5, Disodium EDTA, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone, CI 15985, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCetyl Alcohol
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingStearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Glutamic Acid
HumectantCaffeine
Skin ConditioningDi-C12-13 Alkyl Malate
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPPG-3 Caprylyl Ether
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientMentha Piperita Oil
MaskingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentDextrin
AbsorbentZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentPropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
HumectantIllicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingXylitol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
MaskingMannitol
HumectantSucrose
HumectantRosa Damascena Flower Extract
MaskingMentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningFructooligosaccharides
HumectantEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Oil
MaskingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
MaskingPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantMadecassoside
AntioxidantViola Odorata Leaf Extract
MaskingPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPolygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantWater, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Glutamic Acid, Caffeine, Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate, Panthenol, PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether, Caprylyl Glycol, Mentha Piperita Oil, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Dextrin, Zea Mays Starch, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Xylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Mannitol, Sucrose, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Fructooligosaccharides, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Biotin, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Madecassoside, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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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.
Camellia 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 ExtractDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinWater. 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