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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPotassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Acrylates Copolymer
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Erythritol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialTetrasodium Etidronate
Emulsion StabilisingTetrasodium EDTA
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Lactobacillus Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Lactobacillus/Milk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Babassuamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCoco-Glucoside
CleansingPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Prunella Vulgaris Extract
Antioxidant
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Melilotus Officinalis Extract
AstringentCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningChaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Surfactin
CleansingGlyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Arachidonate
Emollient
Pyridoxine
Skin ConditioningThiamine Hcl
MaskingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Folic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Oil
Antimicrobial
Histidine
Humectant
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Ornithine
Skin ConditioningTaurine
BufferingLeucine
Skin ConditioningGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Methionine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Alanine
MaskingCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningMenadione
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Potassium Cocoate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Stearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Erythritol, Butylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Lactobacillus Ferment Filtrate, Disodium EDTA, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Lactobacillus/Milk Ferment Filtrate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Babassuamidopropyl Betaine, Ceramide NP, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Coco-Glucoside, Phytosphingosine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Asiaticoside, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Glyceryl Laurate, Coconut Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopherol, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Prunella Vulgaris Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Glycolipids, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Melilotus Officinalis Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Sodium Surfactin, Glyceryl Linolenate, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Pyridoxine, Thiamine Hcl, Biotin, Retinyl Palmitate, Folic Acid, Centella Asiatica Oil, Histidine, Isoleucine, Valine, Serine, Aspartic Acid, Proline, Arginine, Ornithine, Taurine, Leucine, Glutamic Acid, Glycine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Alanine, Cyanocobalamin, Menadione
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Squalane
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Lecithin
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Polysorbate 20, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Beta-Sitosterol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Squalane, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Behenate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Oleic Acid, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide
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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.
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 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 ExtractCeramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
