What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Ceteareth-20, Cetrimonium Chloride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Panthenol, Allantoin, Arginine, Polysorbate 80, Tocopherol, Mentha Piperita Oil, Menthol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Brassica Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Copper Tripeptide-34
Skin Conditioning
Coffea Arabica Seed Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCetyl Esters
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate
Emulsion StabilisingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lauryl Pyrrolidone
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Lindera Strychnifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Glycine
Buffering
Larix Europaea Wood Extract
HumectantSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Zinc Chloride
AntimicrobialCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Brassica Alcohol, Propanediol, Isopropyl Myristate, Copper Tripeptide-34, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Caffeine, Biotin, Cetyl Esters, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Lauryl Pyrrolidone, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ubiquinone, Lindera Strychnifolia Root Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Glycine, Larix Europaea Wood Extract, Sodium Metabisulfite, Zinc Chloride, Citric Acid, Parfum, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Camellia 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 ExtractThis ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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
