What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Amodimethicone
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningC12-13 Pareth-3
EmulsifyingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingC12-13 Pareth-23
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Caffeine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Biotin, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Isopropyl Alcohol, Amodimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, C12-13 Pareth-3, Cetrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-12, C12-13 Pareth-23, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-34
Skin Conditioning
Inositol
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Betainate Acetate
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Betaine, Oryza Sativa Extract, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Phytosterols, Ceramide NP, Biotin, Copper Tripeptide-1, Copper Tripeptide-34, Inositol, Caffeine, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Betainate Acetate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium 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.
Biotin is a B vitamin that is naturally produced by our bodies. It is also called Vitamin H.
Our bodies use biotin in the metabolism process. It also helps our bodies use enzymes and move nutrients around. A biotin deficiency can lead to brittle hair and nails.
More research is needed on applying biotin topically. However, taking biotin orally has been shown to help nourish the skin, hair, and nails. They play a role in forming skin-hydrating fatty acids.
Biotin is water-soluble. It can be found in foods such as fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, and meat. Vitamin H stands for "haar" and "haut". These are the German words for hair and skin.
Learn more about BiotinCaffeine 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 CaffeineEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinWater. 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
