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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
EmulsifyingCamellia Sinensis Leaf
PerfumingRibes Nigrum Seed Oil
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Seed Oil
HumectantCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingBrassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil
EmollientSolanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
EmollientOenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
AbrasiveJasminum Officinale Flower Water
MaskingCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningLepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLilium Tigrinum Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Extract
AntiseborrhoeicCitrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower Extract
MaskingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingSaururus Chinensis Leaf/Root Extract
AntimicrobialArnica Montana Flower Extract
MaskingGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBroussonetia Kazinoki Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Absinthium Extract
Skin ConditioningMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Water, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Saururus Chinensis Leaf/Root Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Broussonetia Kazinoki Bark Extract, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
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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 ExtractEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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!
Learn more about Water