What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Cellulose
Absorbent
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Propanediol
Solvent
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Escin
TonicZingiber Zerumbet Extract
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Marrubium Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Agropyron Repens Root Extract
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingXylitol
Humectant
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract
AstringentPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingFurcellaria Lumbricalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Cellulose, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Propanediol, Caffeine, Panthenol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Lecithin, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Escin, Zingiber Zerumbet Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Tocopherol, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Agropyron Repens Root Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Xylitol, T-Butyl Alcohol, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Maris Sal
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 CaffeineEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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