What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Physalis Peruviana Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cocamide Mea
Emulsifying
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentFragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingMethoxycinnamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
UV AbsorberTocotrienols
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantPhysalis Peruviana Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Caffeine, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Cocamide Mea, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Methoxycinnamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Tocotrienols, Sodium Gluconate, Parfum, Citric Acid, CI 16035, CI 42090, CI 19140
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 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 CaffeineParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumTocotrienols are a lesser known form of Vitamin E with skin conditioning and UV absorbing properties.
The most common form of Vitamin E in skincare is Tocopherol. Tocotrienols have a slightly different molecular structure; their "tail" is more flexible and unsaturated. This actually helps them absorb into skin more easily and integrate into cell membranes more efficiently.
Research suggests tocotrienols can help with several signs of skin aging, including:
There are four types of tocotrienols: alpha, beta, gamma, and delta.
Fun fact: You can find tocotrienols in ingredients like rice bran oil, palm oil, anatto beans, oats, and hazelnuts.
Learn more about Tocotrienols
