What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Solum Diatomeae
Abrasive
Kaolin
Abrasive
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
Morus Alba Root Extract
BleachingChlorella Vulgaris Powder
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Powder
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Powder
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactuca Scariola Sativa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Glycol Distearate, Solum Diatomeae, Kaolin, Zea Mays Starch, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Beeswax, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Morus Alba Root Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Powder, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Powder, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Powder, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactuca Scariola Sativa Leaf Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Water, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Polyquaternium-67
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetate
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Diatomaceous Earth
Abrasive
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Coconut Acid, Polyquaternium-67, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Diatomaceous Earth, Isopropyl Alcohol, Citric Acid
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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 (tea extract) is one of the most well-researched plant extracts in skincare with an impressive resume.
Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from the Camellia Sinensis plant.
Studies show green tea extract and its catechins (like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)) help your skin cells product energy more efficiently and reducing the number of free-radicals that can damage your skin from the inside.
In lab-grown skin models, this translated to younger, healthier, and stronger skin.
There's also good sun protection data; researchers saw less DNA damage and redness on human skin when green tea was applied before UVB exposure. And the more they applied, the better the protection.
Needless to say, this ingredient shouldn't replace your sunscreen. But it is a great supportive ingredient that you can already find in many sunscreens and antioxidant serums.
A 2009 study found a 2% green tea lotion was effective for mild-to-moderate acne thanks to its anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity.
The quality of the extract matters a lot here:
Good extracts contain 50-90% catechins while lower quality ones are mostly there for marketing. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the quality or source of their ingredients.
Human Repeated Insult Patch Testing showed no irritation or sensitization at use concentrations (0.86% in leave-on products and up to 30% as leaf water).
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCaprylyl 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 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolThis extract comes from Purslane, a succulent. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hydrating properties.
Purslane is very nutritious. It contains omega-3 fatty acids, NMFs, many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The vitamins found in purslane include: Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E.
Fun fact: Purslane is a succulent with an extensive habitat. It is used in traditional Korean medicine to treat irritated skin.
Nowadays, purslane is becoming a superfood due to its highly nutritious content.
Learn more about Portulaca Oleracea ExtractSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
