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What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caffeine, Panthenol, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Citronellol, Geraniol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyurethane-14
Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Lactamide Mea
HumectantPPG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Amp-Acrylates Copolymer
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Alcohol Denat., Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Water, Polyurethane-14, Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Panthenol, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Glycerin, Lactamide Mea, PPG-12 Dimethicone, Amp-Acrylates Copolymer, Triethyl Citrate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate
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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 ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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
