What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningKojic Acid
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 1
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 2
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 4
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 6 Ii
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
PEG-5 Ethylhexanoate
EmulsifyingHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningCetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-9
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Alpha-Arbutin, Pentylene Glycol, Kojic Acid, Glutathione, Caffeine, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 6 Ii, Hyaluronic Acid, Laminaria Digitata Extract, PEG-5 Ethylhexanoate, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Gluconate, Trideceth-9, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Phenoxyethanol 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!
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