What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Lauric Acid
CleansingDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingLauryl Betaine
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantButylene Glycol
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientParfum
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningPinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract
TonicPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantPotassium Chloride
Potassium Cocoate
EmulsifyingPropanediol
SolventPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentSodium Citrate
BufferingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Lauric Acid, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Lauryl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hexylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Parfum, Pentylene Glycol, Phytosphingosine, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Cocoate, Propanediol, Propolis Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Citrate, Benzyl Alcohol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantMyristic Acid
CleansingStearic Acid
CleansingPEG-32
HumectantPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPalmitic Acid
EmollientLauric Acid
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPropanediol
SolventGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Parfum
MaskingPolyquaternium-7
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialButylene Glycol
HumectantLactic Acid
BufferingAlcohol
AntimicrobialCamellia Sinensis Root Extract
PerfumingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, PEG-32, Potassium Hydroxide, Palmitic Acid, Lauric Acid, Lauryl Glucoside, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Parfum, Polyquaternium-7, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Alcohol, Camellia Sinensis Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Ā
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesĀ
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 ExtractDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinLauric Acid is a fatty acid or lipid. About half of fatty acids in coconut oil is lauric acid.
This ingredient helps hydrate and sooth skin. As a humectant, it helps trap moisture. It also aids in cleaning and enhancing the texture of products.
Lauric acid may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne, safe.
Learn more about Lauric AcidParfum 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 āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā 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 ParfumPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Ā
Itās often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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